What type of property is 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ?

23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ sell for?

23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ last sold for £110,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,500 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and February 2014, 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ rose from £39,500 to £110,000, a change of £70,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ?

23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ?

23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ located?

23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ sits in Kettering. It falls within the NN15 postcode district.

Is 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 71% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ?

The closest primary school to 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ is Greenfields Primary School and Nursery (186m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Stopford School (174m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bishops Drive, NN15 6AJ is Roughton Close, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Bishops Drive, Kettering, NN15 6AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Bishops Drive

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

23 Bishops Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kettering (NN15 6AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 sits 80% above the 2014 sale of £110,000. Last sold in February 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD65

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bishops Drive, Kettering, NN15 6AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bishops Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

23 Bishops Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£110,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2014Most recent
£110,000
+178.5%over 16 years
17 May 1997
£39,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 6AJ: £195,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in NN15 6AJ

On the street

Versus other Bishops Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 23 Bishops Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,618

Street avg £2,218

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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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3 bed

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1 Balmoral Court

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3 bed2 bath

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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Roughton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bishop Stopford School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN15 6AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN15 6AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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