What kind of home is 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD last change hands?

2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD last sold for £255,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,000 in November 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

Across 3 sales between November 2012 and August 2025, 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD rose from £90,000 to £255,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN14 2LD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD in?

2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD sits in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering. It falls within the NN14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

Police records around 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

The closest primary school to 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD is Loatlands Primary School (421m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Montsaye Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ash Grove, NN14 2LD is Ash Grove, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ash Grove, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ash Grove

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

2 Ash Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 2LD). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £255,000. At 108 m² it's 22% larger than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 20 EPCs). Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 98.3% 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from May 2012

EPC improved fromE49toC73

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ash Grove, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ash Grove has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 2 Ash Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£255,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2025Most recent
£255,000
+27.5%over 6 years
30 April 2019
£200,000
+122.2%over 6 years
29 November 2012
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN14 2LD: £215,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in NN14 2LD

On the street

Versus other Ash Grove homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Ash Grove is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,361

Street avg £1,669

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ash Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Loatlands Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 2LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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