What type of property is 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT last sold for £235,000 in April 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN14 2UT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT 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 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT located?

8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT sits in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering. It falls within the NN14 postcode district.

Is 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT 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 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

The closest primary school to 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT is Loatlands Primary School (467m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Montsaye Academy (3.0km).

What transport links are near 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ashford Lea, NN14 2UT is Ash Grove, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Ashford Lea, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2UT

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 8 Ashford Lea

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

8 Ashford Lea is a detached house in Desborough, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 2UT). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £235,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£437/sq ft) was about 152.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 50 m² it's 28.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 January 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ashford Lea, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ashford Lea 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.

Latest sale on 8 Ashford Lea was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 April 2026Most recent
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN14 2UT: £155,000 (2026–2007).

Nearby sales in NN14 2UT

On the street

Versus other Ashford Lea homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Ashford Lea stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,700

Street avg £2,207

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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

0.1 km

Ash Grove — 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 2UT 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 2UT

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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FAQ

Common questions

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