What kind of home is 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

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

2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last sold for £200,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,450 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and June 2011, 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ rose from £88,450 to £200,000, a change of £111,550. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 2a, 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.

How big is 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ use?

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

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

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

Which area is 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ in?

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

Is 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, 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.

What schools are near 2a, Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

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

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

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2a, Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a four-bedroom 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 E. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since June 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 sits 66% above the 2011 sale of £200,000. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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.

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 2a, Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

13 June 2011Most recent
£200,000
+126.1%over 16 years
8 February 1995
£88,450

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 habitable rooms, 2a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,724

Street avg £2,353

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Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 112 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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