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4 FIRSVIEW DRIVE

NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ

3 beds 1 baths 116 m² Listed 13 Feb 2026 (-157d)

£340,000

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Front Kitchen Garden Garden Conservatory Aerial View Living Room Hallway Hallway Living Room Master Bedroom Living Room Landing Landing Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Kitchen Kitchen Conservatory Conservatory Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Bathroom Back Garden Garden Garden Garden Room Garden Room Garden Room Parking Space Shed Rear Door

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

116 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£280,000 Jan 2017

Local average

£271,628 (+25.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,911 of 33,755)

Street crime

178 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Versatile garden room as home office or gym
  • Welcoming hallway with decorative stained-glass
  • Modern fitted kitchen with range cooker set
  • Conservatory connecting to the kitchen
  • Generous garden shed with extra rear roller door
  • Approved planning for wrap-around extension & loft conversion
  • Well-maintained and impressive garden
  • Off-road secure parking to the rear
  • Driveway parking for 3 vehicles
  • EPC Rating: C (69)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway, Gated
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Situated in a convenient and well-connected location, this beautifully presented three-bedroom home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for modern family living. Positioned opposite a bus stop, the property benefits from excellent transport links, while being just a short distance from Sixfields Leisure Park, which offers a wide selection of restaurants, food outlets, shops, and a cinema — perfect for both everyday convenience and socialising.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and inviting hallway featuring decorative stained-glass front doors that allow natural light to filter through while maintaining privacy. The neutral décor and classic detailing create an immediate sense of warmth.
The living room is generously proportioned, with a large front-facing window that fills the space with natural light. Tastefully decorated, it provides a comfortable and stylish setting for relaxing or entertaining.
To the rear, the modern fitted kitchen is both practical and characterful, centred around an impressive range cooker set within a feature alcove. Ample cabinetry provides excellent storage, and the layout flows seamlessly into the conservatory. The conservatory creates an additional reception area, ideal as a dining space or family room, with pleasant views over the garden and direct access outdoors.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-presented bedrooms. The master bedroom enjoys generous dimensions, providing ample space for freestanding storage without compromising the room’s light and airy feel. The second bedroom is well-proportioned and also offers wardrobe space, making it ideal as a guest room or child’s bedroom. The third bedroom, although the smallest, remains cosy and practical with fitted storage and flexible use as a nursery, dressing room, or home office. A contemporary family bathroom completes the first floor.
Externally, the property continues to impress. The garden features a versatile garden room, currently used as a separate home office with soundproofing installed — ideal for remote working or creative pursuits. There is also a substantial shed measuring approximately 3.39m x 4.19m, providing excellent additional storage or workshop space.
To the rear of the property, there is access for off-road parking, currently accommodating a caravan — a significant benefit for those requiring additional vehicle or recreational storage.
Combining flexible internal space, useful external buildings, rear parking, and a highly convenient location close to transport links and amenities, this home presents an excellent opportunity for families and professionals alike.
Tenure: Freehold
Mobile Coverage: 4G available (subject to provider)
Broadband: FTTP available – please refer to ThinkBroadband checker
Utilities: Mains gas, electricity, mains water and broadband are connected.
Disclaimer
All measurements are approximate and provided for general guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, they should not be relied upon as exact. Fixtures, fittings, and appliances referred to in these particulars have not been tested, and no guarantee can be given as to their condition or functionality. Internal photographs are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that any items shown are included in the sale. All images, floorplans, and related media (both online and offline) remain the copyright of Gauld Estate Agents and may not be reproduced or used without our prior written consent. Some images may include virtual staging for illustrative purposes.
Viewings
Viewings are available during evenings and weekends for your convenience via Gauld Estate Agents and can also be booked easily online.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Northampton

Gauld Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 172199078

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

First Floor

First Floor

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

All

All

Garden Room

Garden Room

Shed

Shed

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1025563

Property Details

Street: 4 Firsview Drive

Town: Duston

Postcode: NN5 6RQ

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 03/10/2003

Work Completed: 05/08/2003

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/01/2017 (9 years ago) £280,000

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
20 MEADOW CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RL £218,500 16/01/2026 Semi-detached
95 GRAFTON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NG £259,995 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
7 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH £240,000 11/12/2025 Semi-detached
65 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £270,000 11/12/2025 Semi-detached
51 GRAFTON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NG £375,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
29 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £280,000 17/11/2025 Semi-detached
28 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH £310,000 17/11/2025 Semi-detached
6 LIBERTY DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6TU £275,000 22/08/2025 Semi-detached
56 LIBERTY DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6TU £300,000 27/06/2025 Semi-detached
19 LODGE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SH £260,000 22/12/2023 Semi-detached
6 BELVOIR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RJ £225,000 04/12/2023 Semi-detached
10 MEADOW CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RL £268,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
28 PYTCHLEY WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RN £290,000 18/10/2023 Semi-detached
51 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £250,000 18/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 46 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RQ £280,000 29/09/2023 Terraced
65 WOODLAND CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6NH £255,000 27/07/2023 Semi-detached
66 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SL £295,000 10/07/2023 Semi-detached
49 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SJ £267,500 03/07/2023 Semi-detached
19 OAKLEIGH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6RP £218,000 04/05/2023 Semi-detached
6 CIRCUS END, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6TY £280,000 13/04/2023 Semi-detached
47 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6SJ £360,000 23/03/2023 Semi-detached

Street average: £280,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £274,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.7%
10y growth 39.8%

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 Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop SJN Motors 0.1 miles
Shop Limehurst Food and Wine 0.3 miles
Bus stop Duston road 0.3 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.4 miles
Train station Boughton 2.0 miles
Train station Northampton 2.1 miles
University University of Northampton Innovation Centre 2.1 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 2.8 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 3.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 59
Anti-social behaviour 37
Shoplifting 27
Burglary 13
Vehicle crime 10
Public order 9
Other theft 8
Criminal damage and arson 6
Drugs 3
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Other crime 1
Total incidents 178

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
Duston Eldean Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 29 Jan 2013
Hopping Hill Primary School Primary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Duston School Other 0.7 miles Good — 13 Sep 2021
Chiltern Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 24 Mar 2024
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 15 Sep 2024

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodhill Road, NN5 £1,295/mo 3 0.18 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Main Road, NN5 £1,400/mo 3 0.34 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Dunkley Way, NN5 £1,350/mo 3 0.62 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Watson Close, NN5 £1,350/mo 3 0.62 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Ashwood Road, NN5 £1,250/mo 3 0.73 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Windsor Crescent, NN5 £1,400/mo 3 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,341/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21×
Monthly cashflow £-149/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.8%
  • 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).