30 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD
NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 8JB
£190,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
88 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£190,000 Feb 2018
Price per m²
£2,159/m²
Local average
£233,157 (-18.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,505 of 33,755)
Street crime
363 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Terraced House
- One Bathroom
- One Reception
- Double Glazed
- Garden
- Central Heating
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Garden
- Private garden, Yes
Description
An immaculately presented, three bedroom, bay fronted Victorian terrace home in Far Cotton, near to Northampton Town centre, which has been updated and modernised by the current owners.
The accommodation comprises and entrance hall, open plan sitting / dining room, refitted kitchen, utility area and refitted bathroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms on the first floor.
Benefits include uPVC double glazing, gas fired radiator heating and the property is ideally situated for ease of access to the A45 ring road, M1 Motorway and Northampton Railway Station, making this an ideal first home for commuters and first time buyers.
Entrance Hall
Entrance via a panelled entrance door with a double glazed inset under a storm porch, radiator, further multi panelled door to:
Lounge/Dining Room
22'0 x 14'2 max narrowing to 10'2
Sitting Area:
Double glazed bay window to the front elevation, radiator, TV point, feature fire place with an inset electric fire and timber surround, open plan to:
Dining Area:
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, original Victorian built in storage cupboards and drawers to the chimney breast recesses, stairs rising to the first floor landing with an open storage area under, doorway to kitchen.
Kitchen
9'1 x 8'2
Fitted with a range of modern wall and base level units with roll top work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink drainer unit, integrated stainless steel electric oven and gas hob with an extractor over, double glazed window to the side elevation, wall mounted combination boiler unit, open to utility area.
Utility Area
8'4 x 6'9
Double glazed window to the side elevation, double glazed door to the side elevation, radiator, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for an electric tumble drier, fridge/freezer point, door to bathroom.
Bathroom
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a 'P'-shaped panelled bath with an electric shower and curved screen over, pedestal sink, low level W.C., double glazed window to the rear elevation, tiled flooring tiled walls extractor fan.
First Floor Landing
Stripped and stained panel doors to the first floor rooms, loft access hatch.
Bedroom One
14'2 x 10'1
Two double glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator, original built in Victorian wardrobe to chimney breast recess with a stripped and stained panel door, original cast iron feature fireplace with a timber surround.
Bedroom Two
11'8 x 8'10
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, original built in storage cupboard with stripped and stained panel doors, timber surround to original cast iron feature fireplace.
Bedroom Three
9'10 x8'2
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator.
Front Garden
A dwarf wall enclosed front courtyard with a gated path to the front porch.
Rear Garden
A long westerly facing rear garden with a decked sitting area, paved patio and children's play area laid mainly to lawn and bark chippings, hard standing for a garden shed, timber fence and brick wall enclosed, gated access to a rear service alley, external lighting.
Listed by
covering Anglia
Purplebricks
Reference: 51121530
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 26/10/2017
Current heating cost: £870/year
Potential heating cost: £492/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £28,100
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9285655
Property Details
Street: 30 Rothersthorpe Road
Town: NORTHAMPTON
Postcode: NN4 8JB
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 07/01/2013
Work Completed: 28/11/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #11422885
Property Details
Street: 30 Rothersthorpe Road
Town: NORTHAMPTON
Postcode: NN4 8JB
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows
Certificate Issued: 22/02/2016
Work Completed: 18/11/2015
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 | 06/02/2018 (8 years ago) | £190,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EY | £165,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 72 TOWCESTER ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8LQ | £255,000 | 25/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 45 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EY | £195,000 | 29/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 136 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HY | £256,000 | 15/08/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 56 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8JB | £180,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8JA | £260,000 | 17/10/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 58 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8JB | £206,000 | 26/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EY | £195,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 70 DELAPRE STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HA | £210,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 47 THIRLESTANE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HD | £180,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 130 TOWCESTER ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8LH | £335,000 | 17/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 65 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EY | £205,000 | 05/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 90 DELAPRE STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HA | £249,995 | 03/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 74 OXFORD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HE | £263,000 | 06/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 57 OXFORD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HE | £235,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 CLINTON ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8LF | £200,000 | 22/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 150 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HY | £197,600 | 06/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 42 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EZ | £170,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 OXFORD STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8HE | £215,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EY | £221,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EZ | £218,500 | 18/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 ABBEY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8EZ | £208,500 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 22 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8JB | £187,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 10 ROTHERSTHORPE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 8JB | £195,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £192,000 (4 sales)
Area average: £221,730 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Northamptonshire. Series: Terraced. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Northamptonshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Grantham & Newark: £653/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Far Cotton Pharmacy | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Towcester Road Cemetery | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Northampton | 0.8 miles |
| University | University of Northampton | 1.4 miles |
| University | University of Northampton St Georges Avenue | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | St Matthews Hospital | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | Manfield Health Campus | 3.3 miles |
| Train station | Boughton | 3.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 363 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 1 Jul 2014 |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 11 Jan 2018 |
| Hospital and Outreach Education | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 15 Oct 2023 |
| Gloucester Nursery School | Nursery | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 20 Dec 2013 |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 15 Jan 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).