# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (NN5 6AG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 CHEDDAR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6AG | | Price | £345,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 101 m² | | Last sold | £330,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £861/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2605-3565-6002-0006-1706) ## Description Set within a quiet cul-de-sac location is this spacious three bedroom 'Mock Tudor' design, detached property and family home with off-street parking leading to a single garage. The property's features include gas radiator heating, a re-fitted kitchen, separate utility and a downstairs WC. On entering the property, there is an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to a separate lounge and kitchen. The spacious lounge provides an abundance of light from the box bay window with the benefit of a central feature fireplace. The dining room can be accessed via the lounge or via the archway from the kitchen. The kitchen has been re-fitted to provide excellent workspace with a range of wall and base units for storage and comes with a 'Rangemaster' range cooker and space for white goods. Off the kitchen there is access to a re-fitted utility with base units, worksurfaces with inset sink, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. There is access to a cloakroom and courtesy doors to the garage and garden. To the first floor, the landing has a built-in cupboard and access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The two main bedrooms benefit from either fitted or built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a re-fitted three-piece suite comprised of a panel bath, a low-level WC, and a vanity wash hand basin. Outside there are enclosed front and rear gardens with off street parking leading to an integral single garage with an electric roller shutter door. No upward chain. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 CHEDDAR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6AG | £330,000 | 05/01/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 16 CHEDDAR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6AG | £170,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced | | 14 OLD FACTORY WAY, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GX | £352,000 | 04/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 CHEDDAR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6AG | £182,500 | 06/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 OLD FACTORY WAY, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GX | £440,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 2 OLD FACTORY WAY, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GX | £375,000 | 13/02/2023 | Detached | | 49 COTSWOLD AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6DP | £365,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 23 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £470,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 17 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £569,995 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 31 ROLLERS CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GZ | £569,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 15 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £604,995 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 3 OLD FACTORY WAY, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GX | £569,995 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 BEARINGS CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GY | £360,000 | 18/10/2022 | Detached | | 2 BEARINGS CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GY | £440,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 38 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £450,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | 30 ROLLERS CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GZ | £487,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 OLD FACTORY WAY, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GX | £505,995 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | 32 ROLLERS CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GZ | £604,995 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | 34 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £430,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | 36 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £455,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 44 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £420,000 | 02/08/2022 | Detached | | 40 ASH TREE ROAD, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GW | £427,500 | 02/08/2022 | Detached | | 35 ROLLERS CLOSE, DUSTON, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6GZ | £479,995 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 CHEDDAR CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN5 6AG | £170,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £174,167 (3 sales) **Area average:** £468,923 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £398,861 (36 Detached, NN5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.5% ## 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):** £773/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Bungalow, Brook Lane, NN5 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Sunderland Street, NN5 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £140,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £112,500 *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 £1,125/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-371/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,416/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.1% - **10y growth:** 21.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Northamptonshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 17.4% - **10y growth (index):** 36.9% ## 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)