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5 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Akela Close

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

5 Akela Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kettering (NN15 6EX). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 56 m² this is the 2nd 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.

On the market in January 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 34.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Akela Close

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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)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jul 2011
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st 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 5 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.
Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.1% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£107,000

Growth on file: -3.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 January 2016Most recent

    £107,000

    -24.6%over 8 years
  2. 2 February 2007

    £141,995

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.

On floor area, 5 Akela Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,911

Street avg £2,074

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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 5 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.