Buttermere Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN16), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700785.
- Sales: 42 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 8).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pocket Park, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eskdaill Medical, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £256,000 | £236,500 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £245,000 | £195,000 | £295,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £184,950 | £184,950 | £184,950 |
| 2015 | 1 | £267,500 | £267,500 | £267,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £219,500 | £215,000 | £224,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £195,750 | £194,000 | £197,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £216,000 | £197,500 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | 20 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2022 | 19 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 7 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £256,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 30 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 10 May 2021 | 18 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £236,500 | |
| 9 Oct 2019 | 4 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2017 | 26 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 7 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2016 | 9 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £184,950 | |
| 18 Jun 2015 | 10 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £267,500 | |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 28 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 34 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2013 | 23 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2013 | 14 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £194,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2011 | 2A NN16 8LZ | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 25 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 20 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 4 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £216,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 30 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 13 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 18 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £147,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 9 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £137,950 | |
| 9 Feb 2004 | 25 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | 2 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2003 | 5 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2002 | 15 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2002 | 28 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 2 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £126,500 | |
| 3 Sep 2001 | 10 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 13 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £74,250 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 5 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 7 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 14 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 5 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 14 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 26 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £107,500 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 25 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 9 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 26 Jun 1997 | 2C NN16 8LZ | Detached | £93,950 | New build. |
| 30 May 1997 | 8 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £79,500 | |
| 16 May 1997 | 3 NN16 8LZ | Detached | £57,500 | |
| 8 Feb 1995 | 2A NN16 8LZ | Detached | £88,450 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: House, detached (19). Built: 1991-1995 (8); 1996-2002 (5); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,424 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,885 | £2,155 | £2,424 | £2,963 | £3,501 | £4,040 | £4,848 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 8LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN16 8LY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 95 m and 98 m above sea level (96 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16 8LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN16 8LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hospital Grounds Kettering | 300 m |
| Car parks | Wadcroft Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 61.8 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eskdaill Medical | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kettering Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kettering Central Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Kettering General Hospital | 360 m |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Grange Place | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pocket Park 1.0 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 450 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Northfield Avenue Allotments 1.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pottedbrig Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hill Spinnies | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Breakmill Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Maunsell's Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Brookside Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Cransley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 35 |
23 of the street's 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Northamptonshire: see them on the North Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Day Nursery NN16 8LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| KGH Social Club NN16 8UZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Patient Food Service NN16 8UZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Amigo NN16 8UZ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Coffee House NN16 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NN16 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| The Basement Brasserie NN16 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Little Red Kitchen NN16 8UN | Mobile caterer | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Thirlmere Close (5); On or near Langsett Close (4); On or near Haweswater Road (4); On or near Ullswater Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 37% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Haweswater Road · Thirlmere Close · Ladybower Close · Ullswater Road · Sutton Drive · Langsett Close · Bagshot Close · Hadlow Gardens · Carsington Close · Lowther Place · Warren Hill · Legion Crescent
All the streets in NN16 and across North Northamptonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.