17 JUNIPER CLOSE
TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN12 6XP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
97 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£402,000 Mar 2025
Price per m²
£4,124/m²
Local average
£529,126 (-24.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,502 of 33,755)
Street crime
68 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Detached family home
- Two reception rooms
- Refitted kitchen
- Utility and cloakroom
- Four bedrooms / Two bathrooms
- Gas to radiator central heating
- uPVC windows and external doors
- Single integral garage and driveway parking
- Enclosed south-easterly facing garden
- Energy rating D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Towcester - Situated within walking distance of the thriving market town of Towcester's many amenities including shops, bars and restaurants, primary and secondary schools, doctor and dentist surgeries and a leisure centre.
There is good access to the main arterial roads including the M1 motorway at junction 15a, the M40, A5 and A43 with train stations at Milton Keynes and Northampton offering services to London Euston with journey times of around 35 minutes and 50 minutes respectively.
Sporting activities in the area include rugby, hockey, tennis, netball and cricket at the nearby Towcestrians Sports Club, golf at Silverstone and Whittlebury Hall, sailing at Draycote Water, Pitsford and Hollowell Reservoirs, and of course the world famous motor racing at Silverstone.
Ground Floor - Storm porch opens into the hallway, sitting room with double doors through to the dining room, further doorway through to the refitted kitchen. There is also a useful utility, with cloakroom/WC.
First Floor - The master bedroom has the benefit of an en-suite, there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside - The property is well situated in a small cul-de-sac with driveway parking providing access to the single integral garage with roller shutter door, side access and personal door leading to the private rear garden which is enclosed by fencing and walling. The garden enjoys a south-easterly aspect with a good-sized patio across the rear of the house.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
The Forum, Moat Lane
Towcester, NN12 6AD
Council Tax Band - Band - E
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents, Howkins and Harrison. Tel:01327-353575.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warrantied in any way.
Services - The following services are connected to this property :
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.
Floorplan - Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
Important Notice - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
Listed by
Towcester
Howkins & Harrison LLP
Reference: 151236044
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 13/07/2020
Expiry date: 12/07/2030
Current heating cost: £613/year
Potential heating cost: £558/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/03/2025 (1 year ago) | £402,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TE | £450,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 32 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TE | £365,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 28 JUNIPER CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XP | £520,000 | 26/09/2025 | Detached |
| 2 BALMORAL CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JA | £418,500 | 11/07/2023 | Detached |
| 14 BALMORAL CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JA | £430,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 24 JUNIPER CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XP | £410,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 52 JUNIPER CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XP | £420,000 | 24/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 HOLLYHILL, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TD | £400,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 36 JUNIPER CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XP | £400,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 17 MAPLE CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XD | £400,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 KENSINGTON CLOSE, TOWCESTER, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JL | £310,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2 KENSINGTON CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JL | £385,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 50 HAZEL CRESCENT, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6UQ | £475,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 ROWAN CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XL | £440,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 14 BALMORAL CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JA | £430,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 JUNIPER CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XP | £425,000 | 21/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BRAMBLE ROAD, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6US | £417,500 | 21/04/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 31 JUNIPER CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6XP | £471,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 39 WINDSOR CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JB | £385,000 | 15/02/2022 | Detached |
| 24 HOLLYHILL, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TD | £378,000 | 03/02/2022 | Detached |
| 38 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TE | £460,888 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 7 HOLLYHILL, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TD | £445,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BALMORAL CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6JA | £321,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached |
| 23 HOLLYHILL, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TD | £425,250 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 37 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6TE | £350,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 21 BRAMBLE ROAD, TOWCESTER, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 6US | £435,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £441,000 (6 sales)
Area average: £406,057 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Northamptonshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Northamptonshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northampton: £1,157/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Byron Close | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | M&S Simply Food | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Towcester Convenience Store | 0.6 miles |
| University | University of Northampton Innovation Centre | 8.7 miles |
| Train station | Northampton | 8.7 miles |
| Train station | Wolverton | 9.1 miles |
| Hospital | St Matthews Hospital | 10.1 miles |
| Hospital | PJ Care Mallard House Neurological Care Centre | 10.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 68 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 14 Dec 2021 |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Jun 2024 |
| Sponne School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 23 Oct 2012 |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 13 Nov 2023 |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 8 Nov 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).