What kind of home is 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY?

18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY last change hands?

18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY last sold for £210,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £150,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between November 2005 and March 2020, 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY rose from £150,000 to £210,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY?

The current EPC rating for 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY?

18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN14 2TY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY use?

The latest EPC at 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY?

18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY in?

18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY sits in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering. It falls within the NN14 postcode district.

Is 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY 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.

What schools are near 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY?

The closest primary school to 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY is Loatlands Primary School (482m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Montsaye Academy (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY?

The closest bus stop to 18 Bestwood Close, NN14 2TY is Bear Way, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Bestwood Close, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2TY

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Bestwood Close

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

18 Bestwood Close is a semi-detached house in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 2TY). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £210,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 32.4% above the 2020 sale price.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Dec 2012

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Bestwood Close, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Bestwood 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.

18 Bestwood Close has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£210,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2020Most recent
£210,000
+18.3%over 2 years
17 August 2017
£177,500
+1.4%
22 June 2017
£175,000
+22.4%over 3 years
5 June 2014
£143,000
-4.7%over 8 years
18 November 2005
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN14 2TY: £330,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NN14 2TY

On the street

Versus other Bestwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 18 Bestwood Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £2,203

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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4 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Cedar Close, Desborough

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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

Bear Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 2TY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 2TY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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