What type of property is 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU last change hands?

2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU last sold for £169,995 in July 1998, around 28 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU has a recorded floor area of 208 m² (2,239 sq ft), around 52 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU located?

2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU sits in Islip, Kettering, Kettering. It falls within the NN14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

Police records around 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU 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.

Which schools serve 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

The closest primary school to 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU is Thrapston Primary School (1.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Acorn Close, NN14 3HU is (Islip) Nene View, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Acorn Close, Islip, Kettering, NN14 3HU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

208 m²

2239 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Acorn Close

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

2 Acorn Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Islip, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 3HU). It has a recorded floor area of 208 m² (around 2239 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a corner plot. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 73).

It hasn't traded since July 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £571,000 sits 235.9% above the 1998 sale of £169,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 55% below the postcode norm.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached
LandYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Acorn Close, Islip, Kettering, NN14 3HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Acorn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 2 Acorn Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£169,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 July 1998Most recent
£169,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN14 3HU: £530,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in NN14 3HU

On the street

Versus other Acorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Acorn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£817

Street avg £2,752

Strongly below

Floor Area

208 m²

Street avg 190 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

(Islip) Nene View — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Thrapston Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN14 3HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 3HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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