# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NN5 4WA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 51 BALMORAL CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 4WA | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £247,000 Aug 2025 | ## Description LESS THAN 1% offer this immaculately presented, semi-detached home that comprises a good sized living room, lovely kitchen/diner, downstairs WC, two double bedrooms, bathroom, rear garden and off-street parking for two cars to the front. ACCOMMODATION: (FOR ROOM BY ROOM DIMENSIONS AND SQUARE FOOTAGE PLEASE SEE FLOOR PLANS). GROUND FLOOR: - Entrance Hall: Stairs rising to First Floor. Doors to... - WC: Window to front aspect. WC. Washbasin. - Living Room: Window to front aspect. Storage cupboard (under stairs). Door to... - Kitchen/Diner: French Doors to rear aspect. Window to rear aspect. Wall and floor mounted units housing Sink, Oven, Electric Hob, fitted Extractor Hood, integrated Fridge/Freezer, integrated Dishwasher. Space and plumbing for Washing Machine. FIRST FLOOR: - First Floor Landing: Loft access overhead. Doors to... - Bedroom One: Two windows to front aspect. Storage cupboard. - Bedroom Two: Window to rear aspect. - Bathroom: Window to side aspect. Bath with Shower over. WC. Washbasin. Heated Towel Rail. EXTERIOR: - Front Aspect: Block paved Driveway providing off-street parking for two cars. Gated side access to... - Rear Aspect: A good sized Rear Garden mainly laid to lawn with patio area adjoining the house, timber shed and fenced perimeters. COUNCIL TAX BAND: "B" UTILITY SUPPLY: - Electric: Mains supply - Water: Mains supply - Heating: Gas central SEWERAGE: - Mains supply RIGHTS & RESTRICTIONS: - No public rights of way - Not a Listed property ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334968) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334972) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334973) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334977) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334979) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334980) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160587242/1334981) ## Floorplans - ![Accommodation Layout](/listings/photos/160587242/1334982) - Accommodation Layout ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Report](/listings/photos/160587242/1334983) - EPC Report ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 BALMORAL CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WA | £247,000 | 29/08/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 DANE RIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HQ | £230,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 21 WALMER CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WL | £278,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 DOVER CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WJ | £128,250 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 4 HALL CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6EU | £480,000 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 39 KENT ROAD SOUTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WD | £275,000 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 57 THE SCARPLANDS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6EY | £245,000 | 05/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 146 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HJ | £382,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 158 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HJ | £280,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 PEMBERLEY WALK, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4FW | £263,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 59 THE SCARPLANDS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6EY | £190,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 KENT ROAD SOUTH, UPTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WD | £327,500 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 14 DANE RIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HQ | £275,000 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 40 MUSCOTT LANE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HH | £222,500 | 08/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 KENT ROAD SOUTH, UPTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WD | £335,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 62 MUSCOTT LANE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HH | £290,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 HEVER CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WN | £245,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 35 KENT CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WE | £297,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 MUSCOTT LANE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6HH | £290,000 | 16/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 HEVER CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WN | £332,500 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 40 KENT ROAD SOUTH, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 4WD | £346,500 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £285,638 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £271,628 (82 Semi-detached, NN5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -8% ## 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 Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed End Terrace, Hever Close, NN5 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,295/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £129,500 *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 £1,295/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £156/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.6% *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:** 1.5% - **10y growth:** 39.7% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)