What type of property is 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last change hands?

15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last sold for £128,000 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN16 8LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ located?

15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ sits in Kettering. It falls within the NN16 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

What is crime like near 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

Police records around 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ show an average of 333 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (904m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Stopford School (2.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is Hospital Grounds, 320m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Buttermere Close

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

15 Buttermere Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kettering (NN16 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2020) 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 February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 96.9% above the 2002 sale of £128,000. At 72 m² it sits well below the postcode median (115 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Feb 2009

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Buttermere Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 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.

15 Buttermere Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 November 2002Most recent
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN16 8LZ: £350,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in NN16 8LZ

On the street

Versus other Buttermere Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 15 Buttermere Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,778

Street avg £2,349

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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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.

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Crime

333/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hospital Grounds — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN16 8LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN16 8LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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