# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 43 m² | | Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/07/2028 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,520 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0854-2891-7136-9398-4275) ## 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** - ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370442) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370443) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370444) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370445) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370446) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370447) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370448) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370449) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163804283/370450) ## 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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,651/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.5% - **10y growth:** 29.2% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)