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3 MURRAY AVENUE

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7BS

1 beds 1 baths Listed 5 Sep 2024 (-697d)

£230,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£225,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£2,644/m²

Local average

£440,435 (-47.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,294 of 33,755)

Street crime

682 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Excellent Condition
  • Refitted Three Piece Shower Room
  • Detached Bungalow
  • Refitted Bi-fold Doors to Full Width at Rear
  • Driveway
  • Open Plan Living

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Rear garden

Description

Jackson Grundy are proud to offer for sale this beautifully presented, open plan and detached bungalow located in the popular and established area of Kingsley.  The home is offered in excellent condition, most notably benefitting from refitted bi-fold doors to the full width of the rear of the home, a refitted three piece shower room, underfloor heating and beautiful wooden flooring to most of the living areas.  In brief the home comprises entrance hallway leading to lounge, kitchen and dining room, with a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom to the hallway and bedroom.  Outside offers a private and enclosed rear garden, with a block paved driveway to the front and steps to the front door.  Call now to book your viewing and avoid disappointment!.  EPC Rating: D.  Council Tax: B.
ENTRANCE HALL Composite entrance door with frosted double glazed panel. Door to open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. Door to bathroom. Wooden flooring.
SHOWER ROOM 2.41m x 1.73m (7'11 x 5'8) Obscure uPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Refitted three piece suite including walkin shower cubicle, low level WC and wide vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail, radiator and wooden flooring. Tiling to splash back areas and extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling.
LOUNGE 3.58m x 3.33m (11'9 x 10'11) uPVC double glazed bay window to front elevation. Radiator. Multi fuel log burner inset to chimney breast. Television point. Telephone point. Wooden flooring. Fitted wooden slatted blinds.
KITCHEN AREA 3.91m x 2.39m (12'10 x 7'10)Fitted with a range of wall mounted and base level cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over. One and a half bowel ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Stainless steel panel to splash backs. Integrated five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor over. Integrated high level oven. Space for white goods. Spotlights to ceiling. Wooden flooring.
DINING AREA 2.34m x 5.46m (7'8 x 17'11) Aluminium glazed bi-fold doors to rear elevation. Radiator. Spotlights to ceiling. Wooden flooring. Double doors to bedroom.
BEDROOM 3.25m x 2.95m (10'8 x 9'8)Radiator. Built in cupboards and drawers. Door to shower room.
OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN Open plan and block paved with steps leading to entrance door. Off road parking for one car.
REAR GARDEN Low maintenance paved rear garden. Enclosed, mainly via wooden panelled fencing and brick walling to part of one side. Gated pedestrian side entrance to front. Wooden shed. Timber gate to rear.
DRAFT DETAILS At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval from the Vendor(s).
MATERIAL INFORMATION
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Agents Notes i Viewings by appointment only through Jackson Grundy ii These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact. They are not intended to make or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property and any intending purchaser or lessee should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the same iii Photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken iv Any areas, measurements, distances or illustrations are approximate for reference only v We have not tested the appliances, services and specific fittings, an intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection by independent advice and/or otherwise to this property.

Listed by

Kingsley

Jackson Grundy Estate Agents

Reference: 152091551

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/03/2024

Expiry date: 06/03/2034

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15342682 Recent

Property Details

Street: 3 Murray Avenue

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN2 7BS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/08/2022

Work Completed: 04/08/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12648887

Property Details

Street: 3 Murray Avenue

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN2 7BS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 13/11/2017

Work Completed: 22/09/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

5% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/11/2024 (1 year ago) £225,000 +4.7%
Sold 08/06/2022 (4 years ago) £215,000

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 79 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £265,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
3C HOMESTEAD WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JG £360,000 03/10/2025 Detached
Same street 15 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £180,000 20/05/2025 Terraced
Same street 41 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £260,000 27/03/2025 Terraced
Same street 44 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £295,000 29/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 26 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £195,000 09/01/2024 Terraced
3 HOMESTEAD WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JG £325,000 14/12/2023 Detached
Same street 45 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £205,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
Same street 52 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £182,000 09/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 1 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £262,500 03/05/2023 Detached
Same street 19 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £220,000 24/02/2023 Terraced
71A KINGSLEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BN £200,000 09/01/2023 Detached
18 JUNCTION ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JQ £235,000 25/11/2022 Detached
Same street 75 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £230,000 23/11/2022 Terraced
171 MILTON STREET NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7DD £245,000 04/11/2022 Detached
18 JUNCTION ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JQ £265,000 30/09/2022 Detached
28 HOMESTEAD WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JG £360,000 25/08/2022 Detached
Same street 28 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £247,000 15/07/2022 Terraced
46 HOMESTEAD WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JG £370,000 11/07/2022 Detached
Same street 36 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £278,000 07/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 79 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £270,000 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 44 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £197,000 24/02/2022 Semi-detached
16 HOMESTEAD WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JG £340,000 04/02/2022 Detached
Same street 6 MURRAY AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7BS £210,000 14/01/2022 Terraced
5 HOMESTEAD MEWS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 6JG £196,000 22/10/2021 Detached
40 FAIRWAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JZ £290,000 16/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £233,100 (15 sales)

Area average: £289,636 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 37.3%
10y growth 68.6%

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

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 17.4%
10y (index) 36.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £968/mo
Realistic £1,075/mo
Optimistic £1,183/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £539/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Golf Club 0.2 miles
Shop Milton Stores 0.2 miles
Shop Kingsley Store 0.2 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 0.3 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 0.4 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 1.3 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 1.4 miles
Train station Northampton 1.5 miles
Train station Boughton 2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 210
Anti-social behaviour 196
Shoplifting 46
Other theft 41
Criminal damage and arson 39
Vehicle crime 37
Public order 35
Drugs 22
Burglary 21
Robbery 12
Other crime 10
Possession of weapons 6
Bicycle theft 5
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 682

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
Fairfields School Other 0.1 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2014
Malcolm Arnold Academy Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 12 Jun 2018
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 13 Sep 2017
Wallace Road Nursery School Nursery 0.5 miles Good — 24 Jul 2022
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Jul 2014

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
1 Bed Flat, Queens Park Parade, NN2 £750/mo 1 0.54 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £750/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £93,750
Target investor price (1%) £75,000
Gross yield 3.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 25.6×
Monthly cashflow £-256/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).