Sold STC House

5 THE DOWNS

WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN9 5YP

4 beds 2 baths Listed 29 Jul 2022 (-1452d)

£500,000

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Property details

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£501,000 Nov 2022

Local average

£216,495 (+131%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,487 of 33,755)

Street crime

77 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A RARE OPPORTUNITY! This Executive family home sits on a generous plot and is located in a private cul-de-sac which consists of only 4 detached homes. The current owners added a double storey extension to the rear of the property and redesigned the layout which has greatly improved the flow and now boasts over 1800 sq feet of accommodation. Further benefits include: Large lounge measuring over 19ft in length with wood burning stove , spacious and modern kitchen/breakfast room with quartz worktops, UPVC double glazing throughout, gas radiator central heating, stylish refitted family bathroom, stunning master bedroom with dressing area, refitted en-suite shower room and cosy snug and dining area which has a lovely outlook onto the wonderful rear garden. To the front is a large gravelled driveway in front of the double garage which has electric roller doors. To the rear is an impressive and large family garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a with a patio area and an array of established trees, plants and shrubs. This really is an exceptional family home and must be viewed to appreciate everything it has to offer.

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Entrance Hall -

Study - 3.71m x 24.99m (12'2 x 82) -

Cloakroom/Wc - 2.03m x 0.99m (6'8 x 3'3) -

Lounge - 5.92m max x 3.68m (19'5 max x 12'1) -

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.69m x 3.35m (18'8 x 11') -

Snug & Dining - 5.56m x 3.66m (18'3 x 12') -

Utility Room - 2.39m x 2.26m (7'10 x 7'5) -

Landing -

Master Bedroom & Dressing Room - 7.34m max x 3.43m (24'1 max x 11'3) -

En-Suite - 2.39m x 1.52m (7'10 x 5') -

Bedroom 2 - 3.68m x 3.25m (12'1 x 10'8) -

Bedroom 3 - 6.45m max x 2.18m (21'2 max x 7'2) -

Bedroom 4 - 3.68m x 2.54m (12'1 x 8'4) -

Family Bathroom - 2.44m x 2.24m (8' x 7'4) -

Listed by

Wellingborough

Martin Hawksby

Reference: 125505980

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/11/2022 (3 years ago) £501,000 —

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 19 THE DOWNS, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN9 5YP £400,000 05/07/2024 Detached
27 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL £314,970 18/11/2022 Other
26 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL £258,256 03/11/2022 Other
15 LARIMAR ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DR £263,606 28/10/2022 Other
4 LARIMAR ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DR £258,256 28/10/2022 Other
3 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL £253,099 28/04/2022 Other
7 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL £377,020 28/04/2022 Other
11 GEDRITE CLOSE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DQ £404,543 12/04/2022 Other
1 LARIMAR ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DR £259,488 24/02/2022 Other
5 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL £213,600 18/02/2022 Other
219 FITZHUGH RISE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DT £252,890 29/10/2021 Other
1 LARIMAR ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DR £69,832 02/09/2021 Other
219 FITZHUGH RISE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DT £69,832 02/09/2021 Other

Street average: £400,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £249,616 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -60.7%
10y growth -37.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Northamptonshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 16.4%
10y (index) 49.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo
Realistic £984/mo
Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop The Downs (opp) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Redhill Grange (adj) 0.1 miles
Shop Indigo Sun 0.3 miles
Shop Barber Time 0.3 miles
Train station Wellingborough 1.8 miles
Train station Wicksteed Park 4.4 miles
Hospital Procurement & Supplies Department (Stores) 5.7 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 7.7 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 9.2 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 25
Violence and sexual offences 25
Public order 6
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other crime 3
Other theft 3
Vehicle crime 2
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 77

Within 1 mile during May 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
Redwell Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 3 Jul 2019
Oakway Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 5 Mar 2023
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Secondary 1.0 miles Good — 28 Nov 2022
The Avenue Infant School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 20 Jul 2023
Little Harrowden Community Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 29 Jan 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,000
Target investor price (1%) £98,400
  • 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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