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Flat 28, Grove Works, 40 Grove Road, Northampton, NN1 3LT

UPRN:15108993Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:12:25.026142+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:20:29.483074+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· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 28, Grove Works, 40 Grove Road, Northampton, NN1 3LT

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£251,000
£201k - £301kLow
Estimate
£251k
Range
£201k – £301k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
5.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 28 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (90/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
53/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£251,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield5.98%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.1%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2004-10-29)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NN1 3LT
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
  • 2026/4064/PA
    To determine if Prior Approval required [under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the above order] for the conversion of the Upper floors from offices to one 3x bed residential flat
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining101 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-10-29
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,059
Population Density-
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 75%65+ 5%
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Schools Nearby

  • The CE Academy
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Northampton International Academy
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Castle Academy
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • New Horizons Academy
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as The Spires Academy (URN 142926) on 14 Nov 2023

0 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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