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2 New Cottages, Fermyn Woods, Brigstock, Kettering, NN14 3JA

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 New Cottages

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

2 New Cottages is a semi-detached house in Brigstock, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 3JA). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 111), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 sits 237.3% above the 2014 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 59.3% below the postcode norm. At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (141 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

2 New Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
8.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromG16toF29
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2021from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromF29toG16
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2021from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromG16toE39
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%45%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Nov 2021
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 New Cottages, Fermyn Woods, Brigstock, Kettering, NN14 3JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 2 New Cottages.

1 application on record at 2 New Cottages, Fermyn Woods, Brigstock, Kettering, NN14 3JA

1decisions1extensions4documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00810/FUL
    Full record in report

Unlock 2 New Cottages, Fermyn Woods, Brigstock, Kettering, NN14 3JA's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

2 New Cottages's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2014).

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2014Most recent

    £75,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in NN14 3JA: £248,500 (2017–2006).

On the street

Versus other Fermyn Woods homes

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

2 New Cottages is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 44 (E)

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 308 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 20.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 New Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£262k

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2 bed
£264k

1 Bridge Street, Brigstock

NN14 3ET

£292k

1 Church Cottage, Twywell

NN14 3AH

2 bed
£293k

1 Bells Close, Brigstock

NN14 3JG

2 bed1 bath
£297k

1 Bakers Court, Islip

NN14 3JX

3 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Ferndale, Twywell

NN14 3AH

2 bed
£305k

1 Cyprus Row, Twywell

NN14 3AH

3 bed1 bath
£307k

1 Church Street, Brigstock

NN14 3EX

3 bed
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

1.6 km

Mauntley Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Brigstock Latham's Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 3JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 New Cottages, Fermyn Woods, Brigstock, Kettering, NN14 3JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.