What type of property is 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last change hands?

20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last sold for £375,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £197,500 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and February 2024, 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ rose from £197,500 to £375,000, a change of £177,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ had any planning applications?

20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ has council approval for rear extension granted in July 2010 under ref. KET/2010/0275. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

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

Where is 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ located?

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

Is 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 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 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 20 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 transport links are near 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is Hospital Grounds, 320m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 20 Buttermere Close

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

20 Buttermere Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kettering (NN16 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 91.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £375,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ

1decisions1extensions5documents17nearby

Jul 2010
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear extension and garage conversion
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
KET/2010/0275
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 20 Buttermere Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2024Most recent
£375,000
+89.9%over 13 years
29 November 2010
£197,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN16 8LZ: £350,000 (2022–2019).

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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 20 Buttermere Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,178

Street avg £2,262

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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