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PHIPPSVILLE COURT, ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7JW
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
69 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£117,500 Jun 2020
Price per m²
£1,667/m²
Local average
£133,400 (-13.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,768 of 33,755)
Street crime
480 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Second Floor Two Bedroom Apartment
- Phippsville Area Of Northampton
- Overlooking St Matthews Church & Grounds
- Gas Radiator Heating
- Garage In Block
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TO CASH BUYERS A second floor two bedroom apartment situated within the sought after area of Phippsville overlooking St Matthews Church and grounds.
DESCRIPTION
A second floor two bedroom apartment situated within the sought after area of Phippsville overlooking St Matthews Church and grounds. The property comprises communal entrance with a lockable storage cupboard, entrance hall, lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Outside there is a communal garden and single garage.
Communal Landing
Entered via front door, two radiators, intercom security phone, door to cloaks cupboard, shelved storage cupboard, skylight window, door to lounge/diner, bedrooms and shower room.
Entrance Hall
Entered via front door, two radiators, intercom security phone, door to cloaks cupboard, shelved storage cupboard, skylight window, door to lounge/diner, bedrooms and shower room.
Lounge/ Diner 18' 7" max x 17' 7" max ( 5.66m max x 5.36m max )
Two double glazed windows to the front aspect, coving to ceiling, two radiators and door to kitchen.
Kitchen 13' 7" x 8' 1" max ( 4.14m x 2.46m max )
Double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, sink unit and drainer with mixer taps over, plumbing for washing machine, space for white goods, electric cooker point, tiling to splashback areas, breakfast bar, wall mounted boiler serving heating and domestic hot water, radiator and coving to ceiling.
Bedroom One 13' x 10' ( 3.96m x 3.05m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in wardrobe, coving to ceiling and radiator.
Bedroom Two 8' 11" x 8' 3" ( 2.72m x 2.51m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, coving to ceiling and fitted hanging rail with shelf over.
Shower Room
A three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle, low flush WC and vanity wash hand basin, wall unit, fully tiled walls, radiator and skylight window.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Northampton North
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 61759875
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/03/2018
Expiry date: 20/03/2028
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (1,500)
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
96% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/06/2020 (5 years ago) | £117,500 | +96% |
| Sold | 06/08/1999 (26 years ago) | £59,950 | — |
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 PHIPPSVILLE COURT 7 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW | £135,000 | 06/06/2025 | Flat |
| Same street PHIPPSVILLE COURT 20 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW | £114,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| Same street PHIPPSVILLE COURT 22 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW | £100,000 | 31/01/2023 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY | £166,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 17 FLAT 3 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY | £169,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 6 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY | £150,004 | 03/09/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £116,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £161,668 (3 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: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 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 Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Capital | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Georgie's | 0.0 miles |
| Hospital | St Matthews Hospital | 0.1 miles |
| University | University of Northampton St Georges Avenue | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Manfield Health Campus | 1.0 miles |
| University | University of Northampton - School of Podiatry | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Northampton | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Boughton | 2.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Drugs | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 480 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School | Nursery | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2022 |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2023 |
| Cedar Road Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 3 Jul 2023 |
| Fairfields School | Other | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 20 Mar 2014 |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 19 Sep 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).