Sold STC Town house

33 SPENCER ROAD

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN1 3LR

2 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Sep 2018 (-2870d)

£175,000

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Photo 1 LOUNGE KITCHEN STUDY RECEPTION ROOM/ BED TWO BEDROOM ONE Photo 7 BATHROOM OUTSIDE

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Property details

Last sold

£162,500 Apr 2019

Local average

£236,811 (-26.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,667 of 33,755)

Street crime

1067 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A very individual property situated in the heart of Northampton Town Centre. The property is currently let as a two bedroom mid terrace property with one of the ground floor reception rooms used as a bedroom 2. The floor area extends to approximately 750 square feet and boasts a number of character features. The accommodation comprises entrance porch, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner/study area, further reception room/bedroom two. There is a master bedroom and family bathroom to the first floor, with a courtyard garden to the rear. The property is let on periodic assured shorthold tenancy generating £725 per calender month, the property is to be sold with no upper chain.

Accomodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - 4'09 x 3'09 (1.45m x 1.14m) - Entered via a solid wood front door with hanging space for cloaks. A step down to:-

Lounge - 19'05 x 11'11 (5.92m x 3.63m) - An open plan room with carpet fitted and a double glazed sash window to the front elevation. A cast iron firepalce is fitted with TV and telephone points are connected.

Kitchen - Open to the lounge, there is a tiled floor with base and eye level cabinets, wood effect worktops and breakfast bar, stainless steel sink and x4 hob with electric oven below. There is space for a washing machine, slimline dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A step leads to:-

Study - 4'08 x 4'08 (1.42m x 1.42m) - A designated work station with power points connected.

Reception Room/ Bed Two - 19'10 x 9'07 (6.05m x 2.92m) - Currently used as a bedroom two there is wood effect floor and steps leading to the rear garden.



First Floor -

Bedroom One - 22'03 x 8'11 (6.78m x 2.72m) - With replacement double glazed sash windows to the front elevation, the original loading door has been restored and there is a split level to separate the bedroom and dressing area, with carpet throughout.

Bathroom - 13'04 x 6'07 (4.06m x 2.01m) - A velux window to the front, with suite comprising bath with tiled walls and shower mixer tap over, WC hand hand wash basin.



Outside - A courtyard garden is situated to the rear with a south facing aspect and mainly laid to slab.

Services - Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from a gas fired boiler which also provides the domestic hot water. (None of these services has been tested).

How To Get There - From Northampton town centre take the A5123 Kettering Road and take the third turning left into Spencer Road where the property can be found at the top on the left hand side.

Local Amenities - The property stands close to Northampton town centre within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, cafés and public houses. The Northampton central bus station, Northampton railway station and the Grosvenor Shopping Centre are situated within a mile. Guildhall Road is the home of the historic Royal Theatre of Northampton, one of the oldest Repertory Theatres in the country. Adjacent to the Royal is the Derngate Theatre and opposite is the Northampton Boot and Shoe Museum.

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Listed by

Northampton

Richard Greener

Reference: 56520009

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

30% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/04/2019 (7 years ago) £162,500 +30.1%
Sold 14/09/2009 (16 years ago) £124,950

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
86 SOMERSET STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3LW £128,500 05/12/2025 Terraced
58 HENRY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4JE £217,000 24/11/2025 Terraced
67 HOOD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QT £217,000 22/08/2025 Terraced
9 CLOUTSHAM STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3LL £169,000 01/07/2025 Terraced
9 CLOUTSHAM STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3LL £169,000 01/07/2025 Terraced
37 GRAY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QQ £179,500 20/12/2023 Terraced
41 HERVEY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QL £265,000 28/11/2023 Terraced
17A COWPER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QR £186,000 06/10/2023 Terraced
56 HENRY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4JE £187,000 06/10/2023 Terraced
38 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QG £180,000 18/08/2023 Terraced
13 COWPER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QR £180,000 01/08/2023 Terraced
15 CLARE STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3JE £180,000 30/05/2023 Terraced
6 HERVEY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QJ £200,000 14/04/2023 Terraced
27 CLARE STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3JE £186,000 13/03/2023 Terraced
56 SOMERSET STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3LW £212,000 10/03/2023 Terraced
40 HERVEY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QJ £230,000 06/01/2023 Terraced
14 SOMERSET STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3LW £162,000 07/12/2022 Terraced
7 GROVE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3LH £195,000 30/11/2022 Terraced
56 HOOD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QU £267,500 22/11/2022 Terraced
48 GRAY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 3QQ £242,000 22/11/2022 Terraced

Area average: £197,625 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.9%
10y growth 19.2%

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

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 17.5%
10y (index) 43.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £965/mo
Realistic £1,072/mo
Optimistic £1,179/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northampton: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Alam Supermarket 0.0 miles
Shop Rajon 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 0.6 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 0.6 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 0.6 miles
Train station Northampton 1.0 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 1.7 miles
Train station Boughton 3.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 331
Anti-social behaviour 281
Other theft 71
Public order 65
Shoplifting 59
Drugs 53
Vehicle crime 49
Criminal damage and arson 48
Burglary 39
Robbery 23
Other crime 15
Possession of weapons 13
Bicycle theft 10
Theft from the person 10
Total incidents 1067

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
The CE Academy Other 0.2 miles Inadequate — 6 Sep 2021
Stimpson Avenue Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 19 Sep 2023
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire Other 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 1 May 2024
Vernon Terrace Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 26 Jan 2023
Barry Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Jun 2023

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Poole St, NN1 £1,200/mo 2 0.25 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.69%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 8.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.2×
Monthly cashflow £366/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.7%
  • 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).