Devon Drive Kettering, North Northamptonshire
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN15), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700355.
13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £171,000 across 1 sale. 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 7, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Northamptonshire costs £2,424 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 720 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. The nearest GP surgery is Headlands Surgery, about 1.5 km away. About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 |
| 2015 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £98,500 | £80,000 | £117,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £101,100 | £101,100 | £101,100 |
| 2004 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £47,475 | £41,000 | £53,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £17,300 | £17,300 | £17,300 |
| 1995 | 1 | £34,500 | £34,500 | £34,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2018 | 6 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 19 NN15 6LQ | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 1 NN15 6LQ | Terraced | £159,995 | |
| 15 May 2015 | 1 NN15 6LQ | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2012 | 8 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2012 | 12 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2011 | 8 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £101,100 | |
| 26 Jul 2004 | 10 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 8 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 4 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £53,950 | |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 23 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 6 Feb 1997 | 19 NN15 6LQ | Flat or maisonette | £17,300 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 8 NN15 6LQ | Semi-detached | £34,500 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); Flat (3); Maisonette, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (15). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 A (55% of about 1,080 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 6LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NN15 6LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 6LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN15 6LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest 27 Northumberland Road Kettering | 80 m |
| Car parks | KetteringParking.Co.Uk | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 580 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 61.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Headlands Surgery | 1.5 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 720 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Venture Dental Practice | 870 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.4 km |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.8 km |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - London, Kettering Road Cashzone | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 720 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8.4 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Whiteford Drive Allotments 2.9 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bishop Stopford School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Latimer Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Barton Seagrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Road Stores NN15 6JF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hertford Road (11); On or near Patrick Road (9); On or near Northumberland Road (9); On or near Paradise Avenue (9); On or near Surrey Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Sussex Road · Hertford Road · Patrick Road · Suffolk Place · Northumberland Road · Northumberland Close · Essex Place · Shire Close · Miller Close · Highfield Road · Surrey Road · Paradise Avenue
All the streets in NN15 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.