What type of property is 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS last change hands?

8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS last sold for £110,500 in February 2006, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,000 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1995 and February 2006, 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS rose from £34,000 to £110,500, a change of £76,500. That works out to roughly +11.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS located?

8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS sits in Kettering. It falls within the NN15 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

Police records around 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS show an average of 261 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

The closest primary school to 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS is Millbrook Infant School (103m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kettering Science Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Melrose Close, NN15 5AS is Gleneagles Close, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Melrose Close, Kettering, NN15 5AS

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Melrose Close

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

8 Melrose Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kettering (NN15 5AS). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since February 2006, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 57.5% above the 2006 sale of £110,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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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(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC75toD68

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Melrose Close, Kettering, NN15 5AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Melrose Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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 Melrose Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£110,500

Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2006Most recent
£110,500
+26.3%over 10 months
14 April 2005
£87,500
+157.4%over 10 years
20 February 1995
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 5AS: £180,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NN15 5AS

On the street

Versus other Melrose Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Melrose Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,700

Street avg £1,876

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

261/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gleneagles Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Millbrook Infant School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN15 5AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN15 5AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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