Rifledrum, 3 Drum Lane, Northampton, NN1
- Use Class
- Use Class: E
Key Features
- Historic Northampton pub
- Located just off the recently regenerated Market Square
- Of interest to owner occupiers and investors
- Character features
Description
The subject property comprises of a Public House arranged over four floors plus a beer cellar. Previously there had been managers living accommodation on the upper floors, which could be reinstated (subject to confirmation from the relevant local authority bodies).
It is thought that there has been a pub on this site (prior to the construction of the existing building) since the 16th or 17th Century.
The property is not listed. It is located within the All Saints Conservation Area
The property is located on Drum Lane, which links the Market Square to Mercers Row. The Market Square has recently undergone a £12.4 million regeneration and includes the addition of permanent market stalls, open event space and water features.
The Shipman's pub located directly opposite the subject property has re-opened and has undergone a substantial refurbishment, increasing foot traffic on Drum Lane.
Nearby occupiers include: Halifax, Wing-Stop, Greggs, Nandos and Prezzo
Map Location
Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-20
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
18 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Spring Lane Primary School541 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 434
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Castle Academy668 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Northampton International Academy868 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,754
- Type
- Free schools
- Vernon Terrace Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 233
- Type
- Community school
- St James Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 445
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Northampton International Academy868 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,754
- Type
- Free schools
- Malcolm Arnold Academy1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,278
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Northampton School for Boys1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,756
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Abbeyfield School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,296
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Wootton Park School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,670
- Type
- Free schools
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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