# 4 bedroom house for sale (NN9 5YP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 THE DOWNS, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN9 5YP | | Price | £500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £501,000 Nov 2022 | ## 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. CALL HAWKSBYS NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING **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) - ## Property Photos - ![DSC_3062.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350832) - DSC_3062.JPG - ![DSC_2981.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350833) - DSC_2981.JPG - ![DSC_2982.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350836) - DSC_2982.JPG - ![DSC_2985.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350839) - DSC_2985.JPG - ![DSC_2986.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350840) - DSC_2986.JPG - ![DSC_2987.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350843) - DSC_2987.JPG - ![DSC_2988.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350848) - DSC_2988.JPG - ![DSC_2998.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350851) - DSC_2998.JPG - ![DSC_2999.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350852) - DSC_2999.JPG - ![DSC_3002.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350854) - DSC_3002.JPG - ![DSC_3011.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350856) - DSC_3011.JPG - ![DSC_3012.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350860) - DSC_3012.JPG - ![DSC_3014.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350863) - DSC_3014.JPG - ![DSC_3013.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350865) - DSC_3013.JPG - ![DSC_3015.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350867) - DSC_3015.JPG - ![DSC_3029-2.jpg](/listings/photos/125505980/1350869) - DSC_3029-2.jpg - ![DSC_3016.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350871) - DSC_3016.JPG - ![DSC_3019.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350873) - DSC_3019.JPG - ![DSC_3034.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350879) - DSC_3034.JPG - ![DSC_3022.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350887) - DSC_3022.JPG - ![DSC_3046.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350893) - DSC_3046.JPG - ![DSC_3051.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350897) - DSC_3051.JPG - ![DSC_3053.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350902) - DSC_3053.JPG - ![DSC_3049.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350906) - DSC_3049.JPG - ![DSC_2975.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350908) - DSC_2975.JPG - ![DSC_2978.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350913) - DSC_2978.JPG - ![DSC_3005.JPG](/listings/photos/125505980/1350916) - DSC_3005.JPG ## Floorplans - ![5 the downs, W.jpg](/listings/photos/125505980/1350919) - 5 the downs, W.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 THE DOWNS, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN9 5YP | £501,000 | 11/11/2022 | 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] 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 | | 7 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL | £377,020 | 28/04/2022 | Other | | 3 CARNELIAN AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DL | £253,099 | 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 | | 219 FITZHUGH RISE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DT | £69,832 | 02/09/2021 | Other | | 1 LARIMAR ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 6DR | £69,832 | 02/09/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £400,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £249,616 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £216,495 (8 Other, NN9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +131% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northants Central (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fitzhugh Rise, NN8 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-734/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -60.7% - **10y growth:** -93.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North Northamptonshire; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.4% - **5y growth (index):** 16.4% - **10y growth (index):** 49.8% ## 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)