5, The Drive, NN1 4RY

5 The Drive is a 293 m² / 3,154 sq ft semi-detached home in Northampton. It sold for £850,000 in January 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £931k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £648k to £791k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jan 2021 £850,000 21.4% 19.2%
Feb 2016 £325,000 0.6% -1.5%
Aug 2003 £300,000 na na
Internal area
293 square metres (3,154 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,901 per square metre (£270 per square foot) in Jan 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,178 per square metre (£295 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2021 £850,000 £2,901 £931,176 £3,178
Feb 2016 £325,000 £1,109 £439,966 £1,502
Aug 2003 £300,000 £1,024 £601,249 £2,052

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 293 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £931,176. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Northampton are now selling for between £2,210 and £2,700 per square metre (£205 and £250 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 293 m², this implies a valuation between £648,000 and £791,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
444 square metres (4,779 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
July 2007 N/2007/0725
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 The Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire,
Description:
New entrance porch.
Planning ref:
July 2007 N/2007/0690
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 The Drive, Kingsley, Northampton, Northamptonshire,
Description:
New front porch / entrance lobby
Planning ref:
September 2005 N/2005/0961
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND NEW DORMERS/ROOF LIGHTS - PART RETROSPECTIVE
Planning ref:
September 2005 N/2005/0971
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
NEW DORMERS/ROOF LIGHTS - PART RETROSPECTIVE
Planning ref:
June 2005 N/2005/0345
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
UNDERGROUND SWIMMING POOL AND GROUND FLOOR ORANGERY EXTENSION
Planning ref:
June 2005 N/2005/0590
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
UNDERGROUND SWIMMING POOL AND GROUND FLOOR ORANGERY EXTENSION
Planning ref:
April 2005 N/2005/0369
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, PHIPPSVILLE, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
ERECTION OF REAR DORMER
Planning ref:
October 2004 N/2004/0871
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, KINGSLEY, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
Listed Building Consent for relocation and renovation of Queen Victoria Statue and base
Planning ref:
September 2004 N/2004/0870
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 THE DRIVE, KINGSLEY, NORTHAMPTON,
Description:
TWO STOREY GARAGE/WORKSHOP, NEW BATHROOM EXTENSION IN ROOF. NEW DORMER WINDOW AND ENTRANCE PORCH.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
25 March 2025 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
293 sqm (3,154 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

5 The Drive is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £931,176.
  • Based on an internal area of 293 m² and recent prices in Northampton, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £648,000 to £791,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 The Drive last sold for £850,000 in January 2021.

HouseMetric shows 5 The Drive as 293 m² (3,154 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 25 March 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 The Drive was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 The Drive is in postcode NN1 4RY, in Northampton. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for The Drive, NN1 4RY or analysis of the Northampton property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.