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PHIPPSVILLE COURT, ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN2 7JW
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
72 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£100,000 Jan 2023
Price per m²
£1,389/m²
Local average
£133,400 (-25%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,768 of 33,755)
Street crime
481 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Second Floor Apartment
- Popular Phippsville Area
- Two Bedrooms
- Large Lounge/Diner with Views
- Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
- Single Garage & Store
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
The area of Phippsville on the outskirts of Abington is an extremely popular and well established district of Northampton. The area is home to the county cricket ground and two of the towns most popular Parks are located nearby: Abington Park, a lovely green open space with lakes, aviaries, cafe and Museum, and The Racecourse public park is also just a short walk away. With several well regarded local primary schools also situated in the area. Phippsville and Abington have become very popular with young families. Both the Wellingborough Road and Kettering Road run through Abington offering an eclectic mix of shops, bars and eateries as well as giving access to and from the town centre itself. Northampton's town centre offers a further variety of pubs, bars and restaurants plus high street shopping, markets, two theatres (Royal & Derngate) and a cinema/leisure complex. In relation to transportation, Abington's central position affords relatively convenient access to Northampton's station with rail services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street and main road links including, A45, A43, A508 and A428 and in turn link to the A14.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
ENTRANCE HALL
Built-in cupboards. Entryphone receiver.
LOUNGE/DINER 5.66m (18'7) x 3.61m (11'10) max
Double glazed windows to front elevation. Radiator
DINING AREA 3.15m (10'4) x 2.03m (6'8)
Offset dining area open plan. Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator.
KITCHEN 4.17m (13'8) x 2.51m (8'3) max
Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Fitted with floor and wall mounted units with work surfaces over. Double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Floor standing gas fired boiler.
BEDROOM ONE 3.96m (13') x 3.05m (10')
Double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes and cupboards over bed space.
BEDROOM TWO 2.74m (9') x 2.51m (8'3)
Double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Built-in cupboards.
BATHROOM 1.70m (5'7) x 1.47m (4'10)
Rooflight. Fitted with corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and bidet. Tiling to splashbacks. Airing cupboard.
SEPARATE WC
Low level WC. Tiling to dado height.
OUTSIDE
Communal garden areas. Separate private store located on the ground floor of block No's 7-17
GARAGE
Single garage in a block with up and over door (number 22).
AGENT'S NOTE
Term of lease 99 years, commencing 25th March 1970.
Annual Service Charge £1,282.36 per flat, payable in two half yearly payments, 25th March and 25th September.
Annual Ground Rent £35 payable half yearly, 25th March and 25th September.
DRAFT DETAILS
At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval from the Vendor.
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
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Listed by
Kingsley
Jackson Grundy Estate Agents
Reference: 111817766
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 12/08/2021
Expiry date: 11/08/2031
Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,815
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £100,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIPPSVILLE COURT 7 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW | £135,000 | 06/06/2025 | Flat |
| 71 FLAT 15 CHAUCER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7HW | £162,000 | 27/06/2023 | Flat |
| PHIPPSVILLE COURT 20 ST MATTHEWS PARADE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7JW | £114,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY | £166,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 17 FLAT 3 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY | £169,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| 69A FLAT 12 CHAUCER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7HW | £162,500 | 03/11/2022 | Flat |
| 71A FLAT 17 CHAUCER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7HW | £170,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| 37A CHAUCER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7HW | £127,500 | 10/09/2021 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 6 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 4RY | £150,004 | 03/09/2021 | Flat |
| 65 FLAT 1 CHAUCER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7HW | £120,000 | 02/07/2021 | Flat |
| 65 FLAT 2 CHAUCER STREET, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN2 7HW | £120,000 | 02/07/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £145,091 (11 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: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 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 Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Collingwood Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Capital | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Georgie's | 0.0 miles |
| Hospital | St Matthews Hospital | 0.1 miles |
| University | University of Northampton St Georges Avenue | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Manfield Health Campus | 1.0 miles |
| University | University of Northampton - School of Podiatry | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Northampton | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Boughton | 2.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Drugs | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 481 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School | Nursery | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2022 |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2023 |
| Cedar Road Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 3 Jul 2023 |
| Fairfields School | Other | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 20 Mar 2014 |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 19 Sep 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).