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3 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Akela Close

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

3 Akela Close is a semi-detached house in Kettering (NN15 6EX). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 13th 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 across 27 units on file.

Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 10% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £130,000 in December 2018.

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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)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from May 2009
EPC improved fromC73toD66
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Akela 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.

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

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£130,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2018Most recent

    £130,000

    -7.1%over 12 years
  2. 29 November 2006

    £139,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 6EX: £155,000 (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.

Price per m²

£2,031

Street avg £2,067

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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 3 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.