# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (NN8 1JT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 51 NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN8 1JT | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 73 m² | | Last sold | £176,000 Oct 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 14/03/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £817/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,545 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - E (£45) - 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/0656-2805-7179-9693-7541) ## Description **“Character Convenience”** **Nestled into the heart of Wellingborough, this period three bedroom property offers the convenience of being within a stone’s throw of the town centre and an open aspect to the front over the neighbouring park. ** **Property Highlights** Located in a popular part of Wellingborough within close walking distance to the train station and town centre. In addition to this there are convenient travel links by car with the A45 and A509 close by and Rushden Lakes is accessible in around 10 minutes. Entrance through the uPVC front door leads into the Entrance Hall with a timber floor, dado rail, access into the principal accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor. The Living Room, accessed from the Dining Room, is naturally light from the window to the front elevation and features timber effect laminate flooring, a timber mantelpiece, and a tiled hearth. The fireplace is currently boarded up, however, it would be ideal for fitting a wood burner (subject to relevant regulations). Generously sized Dining Room with a window to the rear elevation, timber effect laminate flooring, and an opening with a step leading to the Kitchen. The Living and Dining Room were previously open plan and can be easily reverted back to this layout with minimal work. Fitted Kitchen featuring tiled splashbacks, eye and base level units, a roll-top work surface, a low-level electric oven, a four-ring induction hob with an extractor above, and a uPVC glass-panelled door providing access to the Garden. Separate Utility Room, accessed from the Kitchen, with a window on the side elevation, base-level units with a roll-top work surface, a stainless steel sink and draining board, space and plumbing for appliances, and a door to the ground floor WC. Ground floor WC with timber door from the Utility Room, a window to the side elevation, a low level WC and a chrome heated towel radiator. The stairs flow up to the first floor Landing with doors to the bedrooms and a hatch providing access to the Loft. Three Bedrooms, two of which are double in size. The Principal Bedroom is generously proportioned and situated towards the front of the property, spanning its entire width and features a cast iron fireplace with a timber mantelpiece. Bedroom Two also double in size, boast a cast iron fireplace and a window to the rear elevation. The Third Bedroom is a single bedroom located at the rear of the property and would be ideally suited as a nursery room or a study/work-from-home space. Family Bathroom incorporating a window to the side elevation, and a three piece suite to include a low-level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin, and a panel enclosed bath. Offered for sale with no onward chain.  **Outside **The Property occupies an established position on the Street with a small forecourt to the property with a raised brick wall enclosing a gravelled area. A path flows up to the steps that lead to the front door. The Victorian style rear garden boasts period red brick wall to the rear of the garden, featuring a paved path leading to a gravelled area with a planted border to one side with an array of mature and established plantings.     ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410784) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410785) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410786) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410788) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410790) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410791) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410792) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410793) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410794) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410795) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410796) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/149748815/410798) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/149748815/410799) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/149748815/410800) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JT | £176,000 | 28/10/2024 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 KNOX ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1HW | £200,000 | 31/03/2025 | Terraced | | 59 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JF | £140,000 | 22/03/2024 | Terraced | | 71 KNOX ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JA | £187,000 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced | | 118 NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JW | £130,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced | | 36 PALK ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1HR | £215,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced | | 1 KNOX ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1HW | £215,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced | | 104 ALEXANDRA ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1EH | £140,000 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced | | 158 MILL ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1PH | £195,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | 33 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JD | £185,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 55 NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JT | £169,000 | 25/07/2023 | Terraced | | 75 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JF | £210,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced | | 63 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JF | £200,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced | | 24 NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JX | £195,000 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 96A NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JT | £184,000 | 28/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 96A NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JT | £184,000 | 28/06/2023 | Terraced | | 4 STRODE ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JB | £198,000 | 03/05/2023 | Terraced | | 50 GORDON ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1EP | £150,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | | LAUREL COURT 2 RANELAGH ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JS | £155,000 | 21/03/2023 | Terraced | | 96 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JF | £250,000 | 22/12/2022 | Terraced | | 107 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JQ | £140,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced | | 18 NEWCOMEN ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JX | £207,500 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | 20 KNOX ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1HW | £205,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 137 WINSTANLEY ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1JQ | £185,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £179,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £185,125 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £212,813 (63 Terraced, NN8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £887/mo - **Realistic:** £985/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northants Central (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,500 *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:** £2,603/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.8% - **10y growth:** 31.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North Northamptonshire; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 16.8% - **10y growth (index):** 52% ## 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)