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1 bed flat for sale Scribers Drive, Upton, Northampton

1 bed 1 bath Flat
Leasehold

Added on 16/09/2026

About this property

This stylish, modern one-bedroom first-floor apartment presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to take their first step onto the property ladder or investors seeking a high-demand buy-to-let addition to their portfolio. Located within a small, well-maintained block, the property offers a blend of comfort and convenience. The interior is well-presented throughout, featuring an inviting entrance hall leading into a bright, spacious open-plan lounge, dining room, and kitchen area perfect for modern living and entertaining.

Key features

  • Ideal for First-Time Buyers & Investors: A high-yield investment or perfect starter home.
  • Prime Location: Walking distance to Upton Country Park.
  • Superior Connectivity: Minutes from the M1 motorway and Sixfields Leisure Park.
  • Modern Living: Bright open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner with fitted appliances.
  • Large double bedroom with built-in storage.
  • Gas radiator heating and double glazing throughout
  • Private allocated parking space.

Floorplan

Price guide

This home
£252 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£294 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
Lowest
This home
Highest

£252 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in NN5 (£213–£380, 10th–90th percentile, 1,253 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,253 homes sold in NN5 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in NN5 →

Location

Scribers Drive, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4ES

Council tax
Band D (Approx £2,487/year)

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £130,000
£65k £195k
Deposit10% £13,000
£0 £130k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years

A £117,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £26,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Historic sold prices nearby

HM Land Registry sales in NN5 4ES. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

AddressSoldSizePrice
66, Scribers Drive Flat / maisonetteApr 2026484 sq ft £289/sq ft£140,000
72, Scribers Drive Flat / maisonetteApr 2026624 sq ft £148/sq ft£92,500
19, Scribers Drive Flat / maisonetteDec 2024689 sq ft £131/sq ft£90,000
11, Scribers Drive DetachedOct 20241,507 sq ft £236/sq ft£355,000
7, Scribers Drive TerracedOct 20241,421 sq ft £222/sq ft£315,000
18, Scribers Drive TerracedJun 20241,259 sq ft £252/sq ft£317,000
66, Scribers Drive Flat / maisonetteMar 2024484 sq ft £285/sq ft£138,000
27, Scribers Drive Flat / maisonetteMar 2023570 sq ft £240/sq ft£137,000

All sales on Scribers Drive → All sold prices in Northampton →

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