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28 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 28 Akela Close

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

28 Akela Close is a semi-detached house in Kettering (NN15 6EX). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 65 m² this is the 16th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 44). The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 15.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £158,000.

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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)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD67toC80
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Akela Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

28 Akela Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£158,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2024Most recent

    £158,000

    +45.0%over 8 years
  2. 18 June 2015

    £109,000

    -26.8%over 8 years
  3. 8 December 2006

    £148,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 6EX: £149,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Akela Close homes

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

On epc rating, 28 Akela Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £2,046

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Akela Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodcroft Scout Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Southfield School for Girls. 21 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 NN15 6EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN15 6EX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN15 6EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 28 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.