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PHIPPSVILLE COURT, ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7JW

2 beds 1 baths 743 sq ft Listed 18 Apr 2019 (-2620d)

£115,000

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Reduced on 25 Jun 2019

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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

SUMMARY
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 15.7%
10y growth -11.4%

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

1y (index) -2.6%
5y (index) 4.2%
10y (index) 25.1%

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

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

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.93%
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).