Balfour Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2
By YOUR MOVE - Hobin Roberts
£ 140,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
YOUR MOVE - Hobin Roberts says ..
A top floor, two bedroom apartment situated in the heart of Kingsthorpe Hollow and sold with allocated parking. You enter via the well maintained communal hallway where stairs rise to the top floor. There is a spacious entrance hall where you can access all rooms. Positioned to the fro...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Balfour Close, Northampton, offers a reasonably priced entry point to the housing market. The property’s location in Kingsthorpe South provides access to local amenities, including highly-rated schools such as Northgate School Arts College (Outstanding Ofsted rating) and Cambian Northampton School (Good Ofsted rating), which are within walking distance. The proximity to Northampton Train Station also enhances convenience. The apartment itself is presented in a clean and tidy condition, though the photographs reveal it is not recently renovated. The kitchen and bathroom appear functional yet somewhat dated, meaning some potential buyers might factor in renovation costs as part of their overall purchase. Notably, this is an apartment, so there is no private outdoor space. For buyers prioritising garden space, this would likely be a considerable drawback. The list price appears competitive when comparing to other similar properties in the immediate area; however, a detailed comparison is hampered by the absence of precise square footage data for most nearby listings. Overall, the property represents a viable option for first-time buyers or investors looking for a reasonably priced property in a convenient location, but the lack of outdoor space and some potential for minor renovations should be considered.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 567.90
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 222,894.00 £Decreased by 11.04 %
- Est sale value
- 169,234.20 £Increased by 12.03 %
- Average area rental value
- 932.00 £/moDecreased by 10.64 %
- Est letting value
- 567.90 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.02 %Increased by 0.40 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
YOUR MOVE - Hobin Roberts marked this listing as sold.
YOUR MOVE - Hobin Roberts created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Independent College | Other Independent School | 0.51 KM | |
| Northgate School Arts College | Academy Special Converter | Outstanding | 0.53 KM |
| Cambian Northampton School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.59 KM |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.70 KM |
| Kingsthorpe Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.72 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Street | £ 176,248 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lorne Road | £ 200,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bailiff Street | £ 315,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Leys Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| William Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1069 | NMP | 1.87 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Close, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 | £ 145,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Balfour Close, Kingsthorpe Hollow | £ 73,500 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Balfour Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 | £ 145,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Balfour Close, Queens Park, NN2 6LL | £ 145,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
| Knightley Road, Northampton | £ 260,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 81 Balfour Close | £ 70,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 97 Balfour Close | £ 107,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 37 Balfour Close | £ 100,750 | 0.01 KM |
| 57 Balfour Close | £ 124,995 | 0.01 KM |
| 29 Balfour Close | £ 148,000 | 0.01 KM |