What type of property is 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG is a 2-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG last change hands?

16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG last sold for £220,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £135,000 in August 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2004 and November 2023, 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG rose from £135,000 to £220,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

The current EPC rating for 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN16 9BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG located?

16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG sits in Kettering. It falls within the NN16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

Police records around 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG 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 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

The closest primary school to 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG is Brambleside Primary School (526m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kettering Buccleuch Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG?

The closest bus stop to 16 Bracken Close, NN16 9BG is Bracken Close, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Bracken Close, Kettering, NN16 9BG

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Bracken Close

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

16 Bracken Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Kettering (NN16 9BG). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 10% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 56.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 65 m² it's 27.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 14 EPCs). Last sale on file: £220,000 in November 2023.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Bracken Close, Kettering, NN16 9BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Bracken 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.

16 Bracken Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2023Most recent
£220,000
+37.5%over 12 years
13 July 2011
£160,000
+18.5%over 6 years
15 August 2004
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN16 9BG: £325,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NN16 9BG

On the street

Versus other Bracken Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 16 Bracken Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,385

Street avg £3,105

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Bracken Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Brambleside Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN16 9BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN16 9BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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