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5 HUNSBURY CLOSE

NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 9UE

5 beds 3 baths 165 m² Listed 18 Dec 2024 (-580d)

£550,000

Reduced on 21 Jul 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

165 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£512,500 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,333/m²

Local average

£436,622 (+26%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,752 of 33,755)

Street crime

130 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Individually Built Detached Bungalow
  • Four / Five Bedrooms
  • Three Shower Rooms
  • Open Plan Kitchen / Diner
  • Plot Approaching Quarter Of An Acre
  • Over 2000sqft Of Accomodation
  • Home Office Outbuilding And Converted Garage
  • Close To Local Parks
  • No Upper Chain
  • Energy Efficiency Rating : C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Located in a highly sought after street of individually built properties, this unique four/five bedroom detached bungalow sits on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre with a private rear garden, offering over 2000sqft of accommodation. The versatile living space can be utilised in a number of different ways, and includes a fully insulated and sound proofed outbuilding separated into two rooms, as well as a double garage converted into a studio, with easy potential for turning into an annexe. Hunsbury Close is directly adjacent to West Hunsbury Country Park with direct access via pathways, making it ideal for woodland walks. With accommodation comprising in brief; entrance hall, a large open plan kitchen/diner leading to a lower lounge area, four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, two further shower rooms, and a potential fifth bedroom / extra reception room with access to a utility room and walk-in storage area. Externally to the front is a large block paved driveway offering off road parking for multiple vehicles, to the rear is a large garden surrounded by hedges and trees. The property also benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, and no upper chain.

Entrance Hall - 4.85 x 4.88 max (15'10" x 16'0" max) - Enter via composite door with frosted glass to sides, ceramic tiled flooring, storage cupboard, radiator.

Kitchen / Diner - 7.17 inc. storage x 5.71 (23'6" inc. storage x 18' - A range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over, stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer, integrated double oven and fridge, space for further appliance, induction hob, fitted storage to one wall, complementary tiling, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator.

Lounge Area - 6.55 x 2.86 (21'5" x 9'4") - Two UPVC windows and French doors leading to rear aspect, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 5.94 reducing to 4.41 x 3.03 (19'5" reducing to 14 - Two UPVC windows to rear and side aspects, UPVC door leading to garden, radiator.

En-Suite - 1.70 x 1.27 (5'6" x 4'1") - Obscure UPVC window to side aspect, tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, wall mounted sink unit, ceramic tiled flooring and walls, chrome heated towel rail.

Reception Room / Bedroom Five - 4.56 reducing to 3.67 x 3.29 (14'11" reducing to 1 - UPVC window and door to side aspect, radiator.

Walk-In Storage - 1.76 x 1.08 (5'9" x 3'6") - Obscure UPVC window to front aspect.

Utility Room - 2.64 x 1.59 (8'7" x 5'2") - Obscure UPVC window to side aspect, stainless steel sink and drainer, wall mounted boiler, fusebox.

Shower Room - 2.54 x 1.75 (8'3" x 5'8") - Obscure UPVC window to front aspect, tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, storage cupboard, complementary tiling, chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom One - 6.05 x 3.64 max (19'10" x 11'11" max) - Two UPVC windows to front aspect, fitted wardrobes, two radiators.

Shower Room - 2.23 x 2.16 (7'3" x 7'1") - Obscure UPVC window to side aspect, tiled double shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, storage cupboard, complementary tiling, chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four - 2.85 x 2.29 (9'4" x 7'6") - UPVC window to side aspect, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.38 x 3.25 (14'4" x 10'7") - UPVC window and door to rear aspect, a range of fitted wardrobes, two radiators.

Front Garden - Block paved driveway offering off road parking for multiple vehicles, various flower and shrub beds and borders, further gravel area.

Rear Garden - Split into patio and artificial grass areas over several tiers, metal and wooden sheds, gated side access on both sides, enclosed by hedges and metal fencing.

Home Office - 2.68 x 1.73 (8'9" x 5'8") - Enter via UPVC door, UPVC window to side, further UPVC door leading to :-

Office / Music Room - 3.69 x 2.50 (12'1" x 8'2") - Fully insulated and soundproofed, electric heater.

Converted Garage / Studio - 5.78 x 4.70 (18'11" x 15'5") - Two UPVC windows, door to side aspect.

Agents Note - Local Authority : West Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax Band: E

Listed by

Northampton

Horts Estate Agents

Reference: 156065567

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/09/2022

Expiry date: 29/09/2032

Current heating cost: £815/year

Potential heating cost: £683/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,525

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12658279

Property Details

Street: 5 Hunsbury Close

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 9UE

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/11/2017

Work Completed: 26/10/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12086542

Property Details

Street: 5 Hunsbury Close

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 9UE

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2016

Work Completed: 10/11/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11625949

Property Details

Street: 5 Hunsbury Close

Town: NORTHAMPTON

Postcode: NN4 9UE

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/05/2016

Work Completed: 20/04/2016

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 27/01/2026 (5 months ago) £512,500

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
6 WHADDON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XS £320,000 19/12/2025 Detached
4 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP £342,000 18/12/2025 Detached
31 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP £326,500 05/11/2025 Detached
41 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ £325,000 26/09/2023 Detached
Same street 42 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE £705,000 21/08/2023 Detached
33 LISTER DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XE £490,000 06/07/2023 Detached
Same street 37 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE £645,000 22/06/2023 Detached
12 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ £460,000 25/05/2023 Detached
23 WHADDON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XS £365,000 17/05/2023 Detached
4 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ £406,000 04/05/2023 Detached
17 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP £278,000 09/12/2022 Detached
22 LISTER DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XE £605,000 08/12/2022 Detached
29 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ £445,000 24/11/2022 Detached
48 ICKNIELD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YS £390,000 21/10/2022 Detached
9 LISTER DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XE £700,000 14/09/2022 Detached
Same street 3 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE £713,000 09/09/2022 Detached
33 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP £370,500 26/08/2022 Detached
6 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ £310,000 29/07/2022 Detached
3 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ £520,000 15/07/2022 Detached
8 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ £360,000 04/03/2022 Detached
24 ICKNIELD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YS £404,000 01/03/2022 Detached
14 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP £275,000 31/01/2022 Detached
14 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ £455,000 28/01/2022 Detached

Street average: £687,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £407,350 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.4%
10y growth 36.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Northamptonshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 17.4%
10y (index) 36.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £965/mo
Realistic £1,072/mo
Optimistic £1,179/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Grantham & Newark: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop The Hill Shop 0.3 miles
Shop Mecini's 0.3 miles
Train station Northampton 1.6 miles
University University of Northampton - School of Podiatry 2.3 miles
University University of Northampton St Georges Avenue 2.8 miles
Hospital St Matthews Hospital 3.1 miles
Hospital Manfield Health Campus 4.3 miles
Train station Boughton 4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 46
Violence and sexual offences 35
Public order 14
Other theft 9
Vehicle crime 9
Criminal damage and arson 8
Burglary 3
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 2
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 130

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
Hunsbury Park Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 15 Jan 2023
Simon de Senlis Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 7 May 2024
Gloucester Nursery School Nursery 0.8 miles Outstanding — 20 Dec 2013
Abbeyfield School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 27 Jun 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £134,000
Target investor price (1%) £107,200
  • 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).