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Apartment 17, The Normal Boot and Shoe Factory, 34–48 Talbot Road, Northampton, NN1 4JA

UPRN:15108658Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (48)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T11:12:25.026142+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:26:25.714348+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Apartment 17, The Normal Boot and Shoe Factory, 34–48 Talbot Road, Northampton, NN1 4JA

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£165,000
£157k - £174kHigh
Estimate
£165k
Range
£157k – £174k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£550
£500 - £600
Monthly
£550
Yield
4.00%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 17 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (88/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
65/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£165,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£550
Gross Yield4.00%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.1%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£195,000 (2004-03-16)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0NN1 4JA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4421/PA
    To determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) [under schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the above order] for the creation of 8x self contained residential dwellings.
    Pending
  • 2026/4243/COND
    Discharge of Condition 17 [Windows] of Planning Permission 2026/0556/S73 [Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission WNN/2022/0173 to substitute the approved drawings with as-built drawings to reflect the development as constructed, including the retention of part of the northern elevation, minor alterations to window openings, and associated internal and external amendments of planning permission WNN/2022/0173 (Conversion of existing factory building (Use Class B2) to 19 no self-contained flats for supported living (Use Class C2) and associated works including external alterations, formation of new vehicular access, creation of under croft parking, stopping up existing access, creation of amenity space and partial demolition)]
    Pending
  • 2026/4240/COND
    Discharge of Condition 3 [Window Construction & Details] of Planning Permission 2025/4772/LBC [Internal refurbishment works to provide additional Toilets / Multi Use Offices / Re-Planning of Staff Facilities. New window to Office Space. External heating and cooling equipment / drainage pipes to elevations and ventilation grills]
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining75 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-03-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,059
Population Density12,598 /km²
Owner Occupied27%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 75%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • The CE Academy
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Stimpson Avenue Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Vernon Terrace Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Barry Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodConcerns

1 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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