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1 Bluebell Close, Kettering, NN16 9TJ

EPC BExtendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Bluebell Close

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

1 Bluebell Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kettering (NN16 9TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility. The home occupies a corner plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 39.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 57.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £160,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Bluebell Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromD64toB89
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bluebell Close, Kettering, NN16 9TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bluebell Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

14 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 June 2020Most recent

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN16 9TJ: £185,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Bluebell Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Bluebell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,928

Street avg £1,585

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bluebell Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Brambleside

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3 bed1 bath
£125k

1 Blossom Court

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2 bed1 bath
£125k

1 Cedar Court, Cedar Road

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2 bed
£238k

1 Bellway Close

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3 bed1 bath
£195k

1 Aster Road

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3 bed
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.
Full Kettering report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

333/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bus Shelter — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Grange Primary Academy. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NN16 9TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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