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1 James Close, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4GY

UPRN:15138710Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt 2020
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:02:02.325168+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· 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
1 James Close, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4GY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 James Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (12/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageHM 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
24/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
12/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 47
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-53.6%
3y Growth+2.4%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£220,000 (2022-02-25)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NN5 4GY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/3398/NMA
    Non material amendment to amend proposal description to remove the primary school and the express reference to the number of units to planning permission N/2017/0091 (Residential development of up to 1,400 no. units, a mixed use local centre including appropriate retail, healthcare and community facilities, a new primary school, areas of public open space, play provision and structured landscaping, internal roads and all associated infrastructure, and demolition of existing shed at Upton Lodge Farm (outline planning application with matters of layout, appearance, landscaping and scale being reserved for subsequent approval))
    Pending
  • 2026/2706/HH
    Rear single-storey extension.
    Pending
  • 2026/2328/HH
    Remove conservatory, carport and garage. Build a single storey extension to the rear and side of the house.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-02-25
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,059
Population Density857 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 56%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Quinton House School
    0.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Luke's Church of England Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kislingbury Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Harpole Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Good

3 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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