What kind of home is 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS?

16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS last change hands?

16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS last sold for £130,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £43,450 in January 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 1998 and May 2015, 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS rose from £43,450 to £130,000, a change of £86,550. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS?

16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN15 7JS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS use?

The latest EPC at 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS?

16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS in?

16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS sits in Kettering. It falls within the NN15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS?

Police records around 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 71% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS?

The closest primary school to 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS is Hall Meadow Primary School (98m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Stopford School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS?

The closest bus stop to 16 Braithwaite Close, NN15 7JS is Mead Road, 75m away. The nearest rail option is Kettering Rail Station, 842m away.

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16 Braithwaite Close, Kettering, NN15 7JS

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Braithwaite Close

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

16 Braithwaite Close is a semi-detached house in Kettering (NN15 7JS). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 sits 55.4% above the 2015 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 97% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Braithwaite Close, Kettering, NN15 7JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Braithwaite Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£130,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2015Most recent
£130,000
+13.0%over 10 years
29 March 2005
£115,000
+164.7%over 7 years
23 January 1998
£43,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN15 7JS: £325,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in NN15 7JS

On the street

Versus other Braithwaite Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Braithwaite Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,549

Street avg £2,088

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed1 bath

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1 East Avenue

NN15 7AD

3 bed

£171k

1 Almshouses, Sheep Street

NN15 7HQ

£240k

1 Garfield Street

NN15 7HX

2 bed

£169k

1 Brasher Drive

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£250k

1 Bowling Green Avenue

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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.

Full Kettering report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mead Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hall Meadow Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN15 7JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN15 7JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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