What type of property is 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD?

12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD sell for?

12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD last sold for £217,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in April 2023, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2023 and June 2025, 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD rose from £205,000 to £217,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD?

12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN14 2GD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD?

12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD located?

12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD sits in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering. It falls within the NN14 postcode district.

Is 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD show an average of 172 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD?

The closest primary school to 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD is Havelock Infant School (383m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Montsaye Academy (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bittern Close, NN14 2GD is Queen Street, 247m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bittern Close, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2GD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Bittern Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Bittern Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 2GD). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2014. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £217,000 — fresh data. At 70 m² it's 20.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 2023–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 49.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Oct 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bittern Close, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bittern Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£217,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

12 June 2025Most recent
£217,000
+5.9%over 2 years
20 April 2023
£205,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in NN14 2GD: £166,202 (2018–2007).

Nearby sales in NN14 2GD

On the street

Versus other Bittern Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 Bittern Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 81 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Kettering district page.

Full Kettering report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

172/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Queen Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Havelock Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN14 2GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 2GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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