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8 Barlow Close, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6YD

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Barlow Close

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

8 Barlow Close is a detached house in Rothwell, Kettering, Kettering (NN14 6YD). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 86 m² it's 16.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 8 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 36.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 64.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jan 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barlow Close, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barlow Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

8 Barlow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£226,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 July 2015Most recent

    £226,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN14 6YD: £278,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Barlow Close homes

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

8 Barlow Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,631

Street avg £2,345

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Barlow Close

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.
£306k

1 Ashgate Court, School Lane, Rothwell

NN14 6HZ

2 bed2 bath
£301k

1 Barlow Close, Rothwell

NN14 6YD

4 bed
£320k

1 Butlin Close, Rothwell

NN14 6YA

£296k

1 Brimstone Mews, Rothwell

NN14 6GG

£325k

1 Clipstone Court, Rothwell

NN14 6JX

4 bed2 bath
£327k

1 Beverley Close, Rothwell

NN14 6EN

4 bed2 bath
£290k

1 Churchill Close, Rothwell

NN14 6BD

£287k

1 Connolly Close, Rothwell

NN14 6LG

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

0.3 km

Underwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Montsaye Academy. 7 schools 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 6YD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN14 6YD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN14 6YD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 8 Barlow Close, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6YD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.