Sold STC Semi-detached

42 KELBURN CLOSE

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 0RA

2 beds 1 baths 43 m² Listed 4 Aug 2025 (-352d)

£239,995

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (NN4 0RA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 0RA |
| Price | £239,995 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £222,500 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 10/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £601/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0335-1628-2500-0049-3296)

## Description

Offered to the market with no onward chain is this two bedroom semi-detached bungalow, situated in a cul-de-sac, within the popular area of East Hunsbury. This property has recently been modernised by the current owner which includes a refitted kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation comprises  entrance hall via a uPVC double glazed door where you will find access to the loft space, an airing cupboard and doors to all rooms. There is a sitting/dining room, recently refitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. Outside, the property has a lawned front garden and a driveway leading to a single garage. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, has a patio seating area, a further area with artificial lawn and timber fencing to enclose. Further benefits include uPVC double glazing and gas radiator heating. (A/453/M)

* TENURE - Freehold

* COUNCIL TAX BAND - B

**Entrance Hall** -

**Sitting/Dining Room** - 4.39m x 3.18m (14'5 x 10'5) -

**Kitchen** - 2.77m x 2.01m (9'1 x 6'7) -

**Bedroom 1** - 3.71m x 2.59m (12'2 x 8'6) -

**Bedroom 2** - 2.62m x 2.16m (8'7 x 7'1) -

**Bathroom** -

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165322418/811387) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/165322418/811388) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £222,500 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 HARRIER PARK, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0QG | £470,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 THAMES ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RD | £265,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 SKIPTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RB | £240,000 | 06/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 47 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £248,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 THAMES ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RD | £270,000 | 28/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 45 LICHFIELD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0QU | £455,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 26 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £335,000 | 20/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £315,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 SKIPTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RB | £200,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 THAMES ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RD | £294,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 38 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £255,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 31 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £260,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £270,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 34 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £300,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £285,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £215,215 | 01/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £202,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA | £215,000 | 08/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £263,656 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £313,429 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £270,980 (62 Semi-detached, NN4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £965/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,072/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,179/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Grantham & Newark (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,581/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.1%
- **10y growth:** 30.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Northamptonshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

43 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£222,500 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£5,581/m²

Local average

£270,980 (-11.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,128 of 33,755)

Street crime

110 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two bedroom semi-detached bungalow
Re-fitted kitchen and bathroom
Gas radiator heating
Enclosed rear garden
Driveway and garage
No onward chain

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Offered to the market with no onward chain is this two bedroom semi-detached bungalow, situated in a cul-de-sac, within the popular area of East Hunsbury. This property has recently been modernised by the current owner which includes a refitted kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation comprises entrance hall via a uPVC double glazed door where you will find access to the loft space, an airing cupboard and doors to all rooms. There is a sitting/dining room, recently refitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. Outside, the property has a lawned front garden and a driveway leading to a single garage. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, has a patio seating area, a further area with artificial lawn and timber fencing to enclose. Further benefits include uPVC double glazing and gas radiator heating. (A/453/M)

* TENURE - Freehold
* COUNCIL TAX BAND - B

Entrance Hall -

Sitting/Dining Room - 4.39m x 3.18m (14'5 x 10'5) -

Kitchen - 2.77m x 2.01m (9'1 x 6'7) -

Bedroom 1 - 3.71m x 2.59m (12'2 x 8'6) -

Bedroom 2 - 2.62m x 2.16m (8'7 x 7'1) -

Bathroom -

Listed by

Hunsbury

O'Riordan Bond Estate Agents

Reference: 165322418

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 11/08/2025

Expiry date: 10/08/2035

Current heating cost: £601/year

Potential heating cost: £520/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£222,500	—

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
25 HARRIER PARK, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0QG	£470,000	26/11/2025	Semi-detached
3 THAMES ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RD	£265,000	20/11/2025	Semi-detached
19 SKIPTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RB	£240,000	06/06/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 47 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£248,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
5 THAMES ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RD	£270,000	28/11/2023	Semi-detached
45 LICHFIELD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0QU	£455,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 26 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£335,000	20/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 7 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£315,000	28/11/2022	Detached
12 SKIPTON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RB	£200,000	07/11/2022	Semi-detached
36 THAMES ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RD	£294,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 38 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£255,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 31 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£260,000	06/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 21 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£270,000	14/04/2022	Detached
Same street 34 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£300,000	10/12/2021	Detached
Same street 25 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£285,000	22/10/2021	Detached
Same street 4 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£215,215	01/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 12 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£202,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 18 KELBURN CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 0RA	£215,000	08/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £263,656 (11 sales)

Area average: £313,429 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.1%

10y growth 30.2%

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

1y (index) 2.4%

5y (index) 19.2%

10y (index) 43.5%

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 Grantham & Newark: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NN4 0RA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Skipton Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Merefield, nr East Hunsbury Primary School	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.4 miles
Shop	The Hair Pavilion	0.4 miles
University	University of Northampton Innovation Centre	1.9 miles
Train station	Northampton	2.0 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	3.2 miles
Hospital	Manfield Health Campus	4.3 miles
Train station	Boughton	5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	39
Anti-social behaviour	32
Public order	11
Other theft	8
Criminal damage and arson	7
Robbery	3
Shoplifting	3
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	2
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	110

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
East Hunsbury Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 11 Sep 2013
Simon de Senlis Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 7 May 2024
Wootton Park School	Other	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 11 Sep 2019
Abbeyfield School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2016
The Abbey Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 23 May 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £134,000

Target investor price (1%) £107,200

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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