What type of property is 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

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

When did 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last change hands?

4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ last sold for £360,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £216,000 in August 2010, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2010 and October 2019, 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ rose from £216,000 to £360,000, a change of £144,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN16 8LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

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

Where is 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

Police records around 4 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 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Buttermere Close, NN16 8LZ is Hospital Grounds, 320m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Buttermere Close

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

4 Buttermere Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kettering (NN16 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 133 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 19 EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count. Across 2010–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 is 17.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£251/sq ft) was about 62.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £360,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Buttermere Close, Kettering, NN16 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Buttermere Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2019Most recent
£360,000
+66.7%over 9 years
30 August 2010
£216,000

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Buttermere Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,707

Street avg £2,291

Above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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Common questions

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