What kind of home is 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH last sold for £1,237,500 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH has a recorded floor area of 361 m² (3,886 sq ft). That makes it about 144% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN14 4AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH records oil as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH have?

The only planning records linked to 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH in?

1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH sits in Cranford, Kettering, Kettering. It falls within the NN14 postcode district.

Is 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH 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 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

The closest primary school to 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH is Cranford CofE Primary School (683m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Rectory Hill, NN14 4AH is (Cranford) Grafton Road, 559m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Rectory Hill, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

361 m²

3886 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Cranford, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 4AH). It has a recorded floor area of 361 m² (around 3886 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on oil.

At 361 m² the property is well over the postcode median (163 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 49.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £1,237,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC78

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

76%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached BungalowEPC CDetached over 300m²No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Rectory Hill, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Rectory Hill, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AH

1decisions3documents

Jan 2026
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1; Walnut (Juglans regia) - remove overhanging limbs and branches and reduce crown within the highway by up to 3 metres pending further discussion with the highway authority. T2; Walnut (Juglans regia) - remove overhanging limbs and branches and reduce crown within the highway by up to 3 metres pending further discussion with the highway authority T3; Plum (Prunus) - Crown reduce to 4m. T4; Plum (Prunus) - Crown reduce to 4m., H5; Hedge (multiple stems of Yew and Laurel) - Reduce height by 3m.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
25/01820/TCA
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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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,220,000

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Last sold (2023)

£1,237,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 July 2023Most recent
£1,237,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN14 4AH: £570,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in NN14 4AH

On the street

Versus other Rectory Hill homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,428

Street avg £3,195

On par

Floor Area

361 m²

Street avg 190 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 10.7 t/year

On par

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Area

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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

0.6 km

(Cranford) Grafton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cranford CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN14 4AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 4AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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