5 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX
About 5 Akela Close
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Akela Close 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.
Sales history & valuation
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.1% per year over 9 years.
£107,000
Growth on file: -3.1% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
21 January 2016Most recent
£107,000
-24.6%over 8 years2 February 2007
£141,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 6EX: £155,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in NN15 6EX
Versus other Akela Close homes
On floor area, 5 Akela Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,911
Street avg £2,074
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB







