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West Northamptonshire Core

West Northamptonshire Core investment guide. Average gross yield 5.3%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.3%avg gross yield
£245kavg sold price (652 sales, 12mo)
Landlord's marketrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
5.3%
+5.3% vs West Northamptonshire avg (0.0%)
Average Asking Price
£245,000
high confidence (652 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£1,086
2-bed · 3-bed £1,326 · 5.9% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£274
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NN2
1-bed
£801
per month
4.7% yield
2-bed
£1,086
per month
5.9% yield
3-bed
£1,326
per month
5.5% yield
4-bed
£1,939
per month
6.3% yield
Ownership mix
NN2 vs UK average · 22,038 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Distinct tenure mix: 28% owned outright (5pp lower than the UK average of 33%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
27.9%(UK 32.9%)
-5.0pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
31.7%(UK 29.7%)
+2.0pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
23.4%(UK 20.3%)
+3.1pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
17.0%(UK 17.1%)
-0.1pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in NN2
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced6.2%£219,872£1,131
Semi-detached5.4%£261,000£1,173
Detached4.4%£360,000£1,308
Flat8.6%£134,178£964

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About West Northamptonshire Core (NN2, West Northamptonshire)

NN2 offers attractive fundamentals for buy-to-let investors with a solid 5.3% gross yield and an average property price of £245,000, making it accessible for portfolio builders. The landlord's market conditions indicate strong tenant demand relative to available stock, supporting rental income stability and reducing voids.

The tenant profile is diverse across property sizes, with 2-bedroom properties yielding 5.9% and 4-bedroom homes reaching 6.3%—suggesting demand from both young professionals and larger households. Mid-sized rentals (2-3 beds) appear particularly popular, balancing occupancy reliability with reasonable capital requirements.

Investors should monitor local employment anchors and transport links to sustain rental demand, as yield sustainability depends on continued tenant attraction. Property condition and maintenance costs should be carefully assessed at purchase, particularly for older stock, to ensure yields hold up against running expenses.

Sold Price Trend - NN2
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-4.5% over 2 years
Flip Activity - NN2
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
3
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+43.4%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
7 mo
Flip rate
0.2%
of all sales
Recent case studies
central avenue
Semi
Bought Aug 24
£195k
Sold Jul 25
£275k
12 mo+36.8%*
Gross 41.0%
stanley street
Terraced
Bought Aug 24
£127k
Sold Mar 25
£187k
7 mo+43.4%*
Gross 47.2%
chalcombe road
Terraced
Bought Dec 23
£153k
Sold Jul 24
£242k
7 mo+55.4%*
Gross 58.2%
* 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 - NN2
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
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.
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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