What type of property is 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP last change hands?

8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP last sold for £188,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,450 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and May 2023, 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP rose from £48,450 to £188,000, a change of £139,550. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP located?

8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP sits in Kettering. It falls within the NN16 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

Police records around 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 73% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

The closest primary school to 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP is Brambleside Primary School (895m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kettering Buccleuch Academy (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Afan Close, NN16 9FP is Furnace Lane, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Afan Close, Kettering, NN16 9FP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Afan Close

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

8 Afan Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kettering (NN16 9FP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 273.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £188,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Afan Close, Kettering, NN16 9FP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Afan Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

14applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Afan Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£188,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

15 May 2023Most recent
£188,000
+288.0%over 26 years
7 March 1997
£48,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN16 9FP: £124,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in NN16 9FP

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On the street

Versus other Afan Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Afan Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,418

Street avg £1,709

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Furnace Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 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 9FP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN16 9FP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

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