Sold STC Semi-detached

96 RIDGEWAY

WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN8 4RY

2 beds 517 sq ft Listed 2 Jun 2014 (-4398d)

£125,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

48 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£125,000 Jul 2014

Price per m²

£2,604/m²

Local average

£245,055 (-49%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,763 of 33,755)

Street crime

296 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Popular Location
  • No Upward Chain
  • Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow
  • Driveway & Garage

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
William H Brown are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £125,000 for 96 Ridgeway, Wellingborough, NN8 4RY. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact William H Brown, 5 Sheep Street, Wellingborough. NN8 1BL. 01933 276622 before exchange of contracts.


DESCRIPTION
An excellent opportunity to purchase this two bedroom semi-detached property situated in a popular location. The accommodation in brief comprises of kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom and a utility/conservatory room. Early viewing recommended.

Benefits to the property include radiator, heating, gardens to front and rear and a driveway providing off road parking for three cars leading to a single garage.

Porch: 
Entered via double glazed door to:

Hallway: 
Door to side, storage cupboard, radiator, access to loft, door to:

Kitchen: 10' 10" max x 8' 6" max ( 3.30m max x 2.59m max )
Single glazed door to rear via utility, single glazed window to side, wall and base units with work surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, part tiled walls, space for white goods.

Lounge: 15' 6" into bay x 12' 4" max ( 4.72m into bay x 3.76m max )
Coving to ceiling, single glazed bay window to front, radiator, single glazed window to side, gas fire with wood surround.

Bedroom One: 12' 1" x 11' 6" ( 3.68m x 3.51m )
Single glazed window to front, radiator.

Bedroom Two/ Dining Room: 11' 5" x 9' ( 3.48m x 2.74m )
Single glazed sliding door to rear, radiator.

Bathroom: 
Obscure single glazed window to rear, radiator, wash hand basin, w.c., panelled bath with electric shower over, radiator, part tiled walls.

Utility/ Conservatory: 
Single glazed window to rear, single glazed door to side, wall units, radiator.

Front Garden: 
Brick wall, shrub and flower borders, laid to gravel, and hardstanding drive for three cars leading to:

Garage: 
With up and over door, power and light.

Rear Garden: 
Brick wall and timber fencing, flower, trees and shrub borders, laid to lawn, gravel and hardstanding patio area, large vegetable plot, paved patio, two timber sheds, greenhouse and gated side access.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Wellingborough

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 30680415

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/06/2014

Expiry date: 04/06/2024 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £32,588

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • 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)
  • Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/07/2014 (11 years ago) £125,000

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
91 THE PYGHTLE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RR £285,000 09/01/2026 Semi-detached
8 WEIR CLOSE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 5YF £255,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
19 HERON CLOSE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4UN £221,000 30/05/2025 Semi-detached
32 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SL £242,500 13/03/2025 Semi-detached
74 THE PYGHTLE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RS £246,000 06/02/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 86 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RY £230,000 11/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 71 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RY £280,000 31/07/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 80 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RY £218,000 10/11/2023 Semi-detached
70 LINNET CLOSE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4UJ £192,000 31/08/2023 Semi-detached
1 CHERRY AVENUE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SQ £240,000 10/08/2023 Semi-detached
66 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SJ £140,000 04/08/2023 Semi-detached
61 ROCHE WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 5YE £242,500 18/07/2023 Semi-detached
49 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SH £260,000 10/07/2023 Semi-detached
59 THE PYGHTLE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RR £220,000 07/07/2023 Semi-detached
40 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RX £238,550 27/06/2023 Semi-detached
15 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RU £255,000 31/05/2023 Semi-detached
82 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SJ £290,000 31/05/2023 Semi-detached
130 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RZ £360,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
THIKA, 32 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RX £244,000 16/03/2023 Semi-detached
82 OAKWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SD £253,500 10/03/2023 Semi-detached
4 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SL £260,000 20/01/2023 Semi-detached
28 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SL £235,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
14 CEDAR WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4SL £270,000 18/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 100 RIDGEWAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4RY £205,000 24/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £233,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £247,503 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.5%
10y growth 38.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Northamptonshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.9%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 57.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North Northamptonshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo
Realistic £982/mo
Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Bus stop 114 Ridgeway (o/s) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Cedar Way (opp) 0.1 miles
Shop Redwell Stores 0.3 miles
Train station Wellingborough 1.1 miles
Hospital Isebrook Hospital 1.2 miles
Hospital Kettering General Hospital - Nene Park 4.3 miles
Train station Wicksteed Park 5.0 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 9.2 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 97
Violence and sexual offences 94
Shoplifting 19
Public order 16
Criminal damage and arson 15
Other theft 13
Vehicle crime 11
Drugs 9
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 6
Burglary 4
Robbery 4
Bicycle theft 2
Total incidents 296

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
Oakway Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 5 Mar 2023
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 28 Nov 2022
Redwell Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 3 Jul 2019
The Avenue Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 20 Jul 2023
Park Junior School, Wellingborough Primary 0.6 miles Good — 12 Mar 2013

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 Flat, George St, NN8 £865/mo 2 0.49 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £865/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.69%
Max investor price (0.8%) £108,125
Target investor price (1%) £86,500
Gross yield 8.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12×
Monthly cashflow £261/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).