Sold Semi-detached

10 GRASSCROFT

NORTHAMPTON, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN6 7PZ

3 beds 936 sq ft Listed 13 Apr 2016 (-3762d)

£190,000

Save

# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NN6 7PZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 GRASSCROFT, NORTHAMPTON, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN6 7PZ |
| Price | £190,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 87 m² |
| Last sold | £190,000 Aug 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/02/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £542/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,130

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£30)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0506-2854-7222-9197-0901)

## Description

**LOCAL AREA INFORMATION**

Midway between Northampton and Rugby, this large parish includes the two smaller settlements of Murcott and Buckby Wharf on the Grand Union Canal. Only 2 miles from M1 J18 Watford Gap, the village also has a railway station with mainline services to London Euston and Birmingham. The infant and junior schools within the village feed to Guilsborough secondary school 6 miles away and there are also private prep schools less than half an hour away. In addition to various sporting and social clubs, the village has C of E, Baptist, United Reform and Roman Catholic churches and a very good range of shops and services including small supermarkets, designer dress boutique, chemist, newsagent, butcher, hairdresser, estate agent, public houses, restaurants, medical practice, dentist and library.

**THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES**

**ENTRANCE PORCH**

UPVC double glazed entrance door, UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Door to hall.

**HALL**

UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. staircase rising to first floor landing. Doors to lounge and kitchen.

**LOUNGE** 4.29m (14'1)  x 3.10m (10'2)

UPVC double glazed bay window to front elevation. Radiator. Fireplace with wooden surround and wood effect fire.

**KITCHEN** 3.12m (10'3)  x 1.68m (5'6)

UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Fitted range of base kitchen units with roll top work surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Tiling to splash backs. Understairs storage cupboard. Doorway to pantry. Doors to dining room and rear hall.

**DINING ROOM** 4.29m (14'1)  x 3.12m (10'3)

UPVC double glazed windows to rear elevation. Radiator. Brick fireplace with wooden mantel shelf. Pine flooring. UPVC double glazed door to rear elevation, leading to the rear garden.

**REAR HALL**

Door to WC and coal store. Part glazed door to front elevation, leading to the front garden.

**WC**

Window to side elevation. Fitted WC.

**FIRST FLOOR LANDING**

UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Access to loft space. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

**BEDROOM ONE** 4.17m (13'8)  x 3.15m (10'4)

UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Airing cupboard. Picture rail.

**BEDROOM TWO** 3.12m (10'3)  x 3.12m (10'3)

UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator.

**BEDROOM THREE** 2.87m (9'5)  x 2.18m (7'2)

UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Built in cupboard.

**BATHROOM** 1.93m (6'4)  x 1.65m (5'5)

UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Re-fitted three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin with cupboards below and bath with shower over. Tiling to splash back areas and floor.

**OUTSIDE**

**FRONT GARDEN**

A large front garden which is laid to lawn with established shrubs. Mainly enclosed by brick wall and timber fencing. Path to entrance doors and pedestrian gate to the rear garden. Gravel driveway for two cars.

**REAR GARDEN**

Mainly laid to lawn with paved seating area. Garden shed to the side of the property. Door to store room with window to rear elevation. Mainly enclosed by timber fencing and mature shrubs.

**DRAFT DETAILS**

At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval fromthe Vendor(s).

**AGENT'S NOTE(S)**

The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent JACKSON GRUNDY.

**VIEWINGS**

By appointment only through the agents JACKSON GRUNDY – open seven days a week.

**FINANCIAL ADVICE**

We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on 01327 842093. Written quotations available on request. “YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT”.

## Property Photos

- ![FRONT](/listings/photos/41267922/1608588) - FRONT
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/41267922/1608590) - LOUNGE
- ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/41267922/1608591) - BEDROOM ONE
- ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/41267922/1608592) - BEDROOM TWO
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/41267922/1608593) - REAR GARDEN
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/41267922/1608594) - REAR GARDEN

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/41267922/1608595) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/41267922/1608596) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/41267922/1608597) - EPC 2
- ![EPC 3](/listings/photos/41267922/1608598) - EPC 3

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, DAVENTRY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ | £190,000 | 05/08/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 10 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, DAVENTRY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ | £160,000 | 02/08/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 HARBIDGES LANE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QL | £360,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ | £260,000 | 12/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 28 SOUTH CLOSE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PX | £280,000 | 10/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 MARKET PLACE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7RR | £330,000 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 51 STATION ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QB | £425,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 GREENHILL ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PU | £295,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 SYERS GREEN CLOSE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QW | £265,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ | £230,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 THE POPLARS, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7YQ | £215,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ | £300,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 ROCKHILL ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PT | £215,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 THE POPLARS, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7YQ | £225,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 ROCKHILL ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PT | £245,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 PARKFIELD ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QJ | £242,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 SYERS GREEN CLOSE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QW | £300,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 PARKFIELD ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QJ | £315,000 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 37 WEST STREET, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QF | £230,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £263,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £281,571 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £322,966 (45 Semi-detached, NN6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £968/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,075/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,183/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,184/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12%
- **10y growth:** 26.5%

## 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)

FRONT LOUNGE BEDROOM ONE BEDROOM TWO REAR GARDEN REAR GARDEN

/ 6

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£190,000 Aug 2016

Price per m²

£2,184/m²

Local average

£322,966 (-41.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,527 of 33,755)

Street crime

15 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Semi detached
Three bedrooms
Large front garden
Majority double glazing
Gas radiator heating
Driveway

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A three bedroom semi detached house with a particularly large front garden and driveway, plus conventional rear garden and the classic coal store room and WC that are so often opened up to form part of the main accommodation. The property has gas radiator heating and majority UPVC double glazing. The accommodation comprises entrance porch, hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, store, three bedrooms and bathroom.

LOCAL AREA INFORMATION

Midway between Northampton and Rugby, this large parish includes the two smaller settlements of Murcott and Buckby Wharf on the Grand Union Canal. Only 2 miles from M1 J18 Watford Gap, the village also has a railway station with mainline services to London Euston and Birmingham. The infant and junior schools within the village feed to Guilsborough secondary school 6 miles away and there are also private prep schools less than half an hour away. In addition to various sporting and social clubs, the village has C of E, Baptist, United Reform and Roman Catholic churches and a very good range of shops and services including small supermarkets, designer dress boutique, chemist, newsagent, butcher, hairdresser, estate agent, public houses, restaurants, medical practice, dentist and library.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

ENTRANCE PORCH
UPVC double glazed entrance door, UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Door to hall.

HALL
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. staircase rising to first floor landing. Doors to lounge and kitchen.

LOUNGE 4.29m (14'1) x 3.10m (10'2)
UPVC double glazed bay window to front elevation. Radiator. Fireplace with wooden surround and wood effect fire.

KITCHEN 3.12m (10'3) x 1.68m (5'6)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Fitted range of base kitchen units with roll top work surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Tiling to splash backs. Understairs storage cupboard. Doorway to pantry. Doors to dining room and rear hall.

DINING ROOM 4.29m (14'1) x 3.12m (10'3)
UPVC double glazed windows to rear elevation. Radiator. Brick fireplace with wooden mantel shelf. Pine flooring. UPVC double glazed door to rear elevation, leading to the rear garden.

REAR HALL
Door to WC and coal store. Part glazed door to front elevation, leading to the front garden.

WC
Window to side elevation. Fitted WC.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Access to loft space. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE 4.17m (13'8) x 3.15m (10'4)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Airing cupboard. Picture rail.

BEDROOM TWO 3.12m (10'3) x 3.12m (10'3)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 2.87m (9'5) x 2.18m (7'2)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Built in cupboard.

BATHROOM 1.93m (6'4) x 1.65m (5'5)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Re-fitted three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin with cupboards below and bath with shower over. Tiling to splash back areas and floor.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN
A large front garden which is laid to lawn with established shrubs. Mainly enclosed by brick wall and timber fencing. Path to entrance doors and pedestrian gate to the rear garden. Gravel driveway for two cars.

REAR GARDEN
Mainly laid to lawn with paved seating area. Garden shed to the side of the property. Door to store room with window to rear elevation. Mainly enclosed by timber fencing and mature shrubs.

DRAFT DETAILS
At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval fromthe Vendor(s).

AGENT'S NOTE(S)

The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent JACKSON GRUNDY.

VIEWINGS

By appointment only through the agents JACKSON GRUNDY – open seven days a week.

FINANCIAL ADVICE

We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on 01327 842093. Written quotations available on request. “YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT”.

Listed by

Long Buckby

Jackson Grundy Estate Agents

Reference: 41267922

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 13/02/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/02/2013

Expiry date: 13/02/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £542/year

Potential heating cost: £466/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,130

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

EPC 3

Price history

19% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/08/2016 (9 years ago)	£190,000	+18.8%
Sold	02/08/2013 (12 years ago)	£160,000	—

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
4 HARBIDGES LANE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QL	£360,000	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 19 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ	£260,000	12/05/2025	Semi-detached
28 SOUTH CLOSE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PX	£280,000	10/02/2025	Semi-detached
6 MARKET PLACE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7RR	£330,000	23/10/2023	Semi-detached
51 STATION ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QB	£425,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
28 GREENHILL ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PU	£295,000	25/08/2023	Semi-detached
9 SYERS GREEN CLOSE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QW	£265,000	23/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 33 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ	£230,000	29/03/2023	Semi-detached
28 THE POPLARS, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7YQ	£215,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 16 GRASSCROFT, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PZ	£300,000	21/12/2022	Semi-detached
16 ROCKHILL ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PT	£215,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
17 THE POPLARS, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7YQ	£225,000	17/08/2022	Semi-detached
45 ROCKHILL ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7PT	£245,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
17 PARKFIELD ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QJ	£242,000	30/05/2022	Semi-detached
2 SYERS GREEN CLOSE, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QW	£300,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
26 PARKFIELD ROAD, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QJ	£315,000	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
37 WEST STREET, LONG BUCKBY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7QF	£230,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £263,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £281,571 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12%

10y growth 26.5%

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 £968/mo

Realistic £1,075/mo

Optimistic £1,183/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northampton: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NN6 7PZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Coach House	0.2 miles
Shop	Costcutter (Long Buckby Trading Ltd)	0.2 miles
Shop	Fred & Olives	0.2 miles
Train station	Long Buckby	0.5 miles
Hospital	Broomhill	5.4 miles
Train station	Pitsford and Brampton	6.8 miles
University	University of Northampton Innovation Centre	8.8 miles
Hospital	St Matthews Hospital	9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	8
Violence and sexual offences	5
Burglary	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	15

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
Long Buckby Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2015
Long Buckby Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 May 2023
East Haddon Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.7 miles	Outstanding — 11 Nov 2014
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.8 miles	Good — 2 Feb 2012
Welton Church of England Academy	Primary	2.8 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.57%

Max investor price (0.8%) £134,375

Target investor price (1%) £107,500

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).