NN3North Northamptonshire

Central Northampton NN3

Central Northampton NN3 investment guide. Average gross yield 4.6%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.6%avg gross yield

£268kavg sold price (968 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.6%

+4.6% vs North Northamptonshire avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£268,396

high confidence (968 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,003

2-bed · 3-bed £1,239 · 5.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£298

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NN3

1-bed

£825

per month

4.8% yield

2-bed

£1,003

per month

5.2% yield

3-bed

£1,239

per month

5.3% yield

4-bed

£1,438

per month

4.7% yield

Ownership mix

NN3 vs UK average · 38,780 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 34% owned with mortgage (4pp higher than the UK average of 30%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

31.6%(UK 32.9%)

-1.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

34.1%(UK 29.7%)

+4.4pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

17.9%(UK 20.3%)

-2.4pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

16.4%(UK 17.1%)

-0.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in NN3

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.4%	£214,366	£1,148
Semi-detached →	5.3%	£260,000	£1,140
Detached →	4.3%	£376,937	£1,356
Flat →	8.5%	£141,837	£1,000

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About Central Northampton NN3 (NN3, North Northamptonshire)

NN3 attracts property investors seeking balanced returns in an accessible market. With an average gross yield of 4.6% and properties averaging £268,396, the area offers reasonable entry costs compared to many UK regions, supported by consistent landlord-favourable rental demand.

The tenant demographic spans young professionals and growing families, with particular strength in 2-bed and 3-bed properties (5.2-5.3% yields). These mid-sized units command steady rental demand, making them the most reliable performers for buy-to-let investors in this postcode.

Investors should monitor 1-bed and 4-bed yields, which lag slightly at 4.8% and 4.7% respectively, suggesting potential oversupply in these segments. Market conditions remain favourable, but careful property selection and location assessment within NN3 are essential to maximise returns.

Sold Price Trend - NN3

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-13.9% over 2 years

Flip Activity - NN3

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+39.5%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

11 mo

Flip rate

0.3%

of all sales

Recent case studies

lunchfield court

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£143k

Sold Aug 25

£315k

18 mo+108.9%*

Gross 120.3%

south holme court

Terraced

Bought Nov 23

£163k

Sold Feb 25

£200k

15 mo+19.7%*

Gross 22.7%

bush hill

Semi

Bought Feb 24

£225k

Sold Nov 24

£280k

9 mo+20.0%*

Gross 24.4%

manorfield close

Semi

Bought Dec 23

£160k

Sold Oct 24

£227k

11 mo+39.5%*

Gross 41.9%

bibury crescent

Semi

Bought Apr 24

£170k

Sold Oct 24

£365k

6 mo+109.0%*

Gross 114.7%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - NN3

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

✓

Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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