Sold Semi-detached

79 LORRAINE CRESCENT

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN3 6HW

2 beds 1 baths 43 m² Listed 25 Jun 2025 (-350d)

£200,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (NN3 6HW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 79 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN3 6HW |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

* TENURE - Freehold

* COUNCIL TAX BAND - B

**Entrance Hall** -

**Sitting Room** - 4.90m x 3.02m (16'1 x 9'11) -

**Kitchen** - 2.92m x 2.31m (9'7 x 7'7) -

**Bedroom 1** - 4.09m x 3.02m (13'5 x 9'11) -

**Bedroom 2** - 2.84m x 2.31m (9'4 x 7'7) -

**Bathroom** -

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163804283/370451) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163804283/370452) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15990281
- **Address:** 79 Lorraine Crescent, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6HW
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/10/2023
- **Work Completed:** 27/09/2023
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £200,000 | 20/02/2026 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 43 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £195,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 24 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £218,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £195,000 | 18/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 20 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £255,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 2 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £319,995 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £245,000 | 18/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 533 KETTERING ROAD NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HA | £285,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 28 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW | £245,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 HOWARDS WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6RL | £255,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WINSTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6NU | £260,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WINSTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6NU | £273,000 | 12/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 21 BRAD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6RQ | £246,550 | 09/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 543 KETTERING ROAD NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HA | £273,000 | 21/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 108 HOWARDS WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6RP | £227,000 | 08/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £238,999 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £259,936 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £258,499 (84 Semi-detached, NN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £964/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,071/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,178/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £133,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 0.9%
- **10y growth:** 28.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Northamptonshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

43 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£200,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£258,499 (-22.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,759 of 33,755)

Street crime

184 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Two bedroom semi-detached bungalow
Fitted kitchen
Re-fitted bathroom
Gas radiator heating
Enclosed private rear garden
Off road parking

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: Yes
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Offered for sale is this two bedroom semi-detached bungalow, situated in the popular location of Spinney Hill, within walking distance to local shops, easy access to the town centre and good schooling to include Northampton School for Girls. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. Outside is a block paved front driveway with secure side access to an enclosed and very private rear garden with patio area and brick store. Further benefits include uPVC double glazing and gas radiator heating. (B/491/M)

* TENURE - Freehold
* COUNCIL TAX BAND - B

Entrance Hall -

Sitting Room - 4.90m x 3.02m (16'1 x 9'11) -

Kitchen - 2.92m x 2.31m (9'7 x 7'7) -

Bedroom 1 - 4.09m x 3.02m (13'5 x 9'11) -

Bedroom 2 - 2.84m x 2.31m (9'4 x 7'7) -

Bathroom -

Listed by

Parklands

O'Riordan Bond Estate Agents

Reference: 163804283

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15990281 Recent

Property Details

Street: 79 Lorraine Crescent

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN3 6HW

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/10/2023

Work Completed: 27/09/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/02/2026 (3 months ago)	£200,000	—

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
Same street 43 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£195,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 24 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£218,000	04/07/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 35 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£195,000	18/09/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 20 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£255,000	26/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 2 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£319,995	17/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 15 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£245,000	18/01/2023	Semi-detached
533 KETTERING ROAD NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HA	£285,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 28 LORRAINE CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HW	£245,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
53 HOWARDS WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6RL	£255,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
10 WINSTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6NU	£260,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
7 WINSTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6NU	£273,000	12/08/2021	Semi-detached
21 BRAD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6RQ	£246,550	09/08/2021	Semi-detached
543 KETTERING ROAD NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6HA	£273,000	21/07/2021	Semi-detached
108 HOWARDS WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 6RP	£227,000	08/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £238,999 (7 sales)

Area average: £259,936 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 0.9%

10y growth 28.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Northamptonshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 19.1%

10y (index) 45.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Northamptonshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £964/mo

Realistic £1,071/mo

Optimistic £1,178/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Lakeview News	0.2 miles
Shop	Churchill Avenue Supermarket	0.2 miles
Hospital	Manfield Health Campus	0.4 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	1.6 miles
University	University of Northampton St Georges Avenue	1.9 miles
University	University of Northampton	2.4 miles
Train station	Boughton	2.8 miles
Train station	Northampton	3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	74
Anti-social behaviour	34
Criminal damage and arson	19
Shoplifting	13
Public order	10
Vehicle crime	10
Other crime	8
Other theft	6
Drugs	5
Burglary	3
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	184

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Thomas Becket Catholic School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2023
Boothville Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 26 Apr 2023
On Track Education	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Parklands Nursery School	Nursery	0.5 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2019
Parklands Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £133,875

Target investor price (1%) £107,100

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).

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