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16 Bedford Close, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6TQ

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Bedford Close

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

16 Bedford Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Kettering (NN15 6TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 68.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £300,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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 4)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Sept 2012
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Nov 2022from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD60toC69
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Bedford Close, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Bedford 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.

16 Bedford Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£300,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2023Most recent

    £300,000

    +93.5%over 10 years
  2. 25 October 2012

    £155,000

    +118.3%over 13 years
  3. 18 April 1999

    £71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 6TQ: £250,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Bedford Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 Bedford Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,521

Street avg £3,067

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Bedford 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

Grosvenor Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Barton Seagrave Primary School. 15 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 6TQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NN15 6TQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN15 6TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Bedford Close, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6TQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.