What type of property is 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is a detached house.

When did 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last change hands?

2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last sold for £193,000 in January 2004, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,500 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and January 2004, 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ rose from £126,500 to £193,000, a change of £66,500. That works out to roughly +20.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

Police records around 2 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 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is Hospital Grounds, 320m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Buttermere Close

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

2 Buttermere Close is a detached house in Kettering (NN16 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Held since January 2004 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £330,000 sits 71% above the 2004 sale of £193,000.

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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

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 September 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Buttermere Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£330,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£193,000

Growth on file: 20.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2004Most recent
£193,000
+52.6%over 2 years
25 October 2001
£126,500

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.

On years held, 2 Buttermere Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,664

Street avg £2,356

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

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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

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