Epping Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
12 addresses across 1 postcode (NN15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18700194.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £245,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 3.4 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 82 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Spencer & Partners, about 2.0 km away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £341,500 | £341,500 | £341,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £229,995 | £229,995 | £229,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £159,000 | £155,000 | £163,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £150,500 | £150,500 | £150,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 6 NN15 6TR | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8 NN15 6TR | Detached | £341,500 | |
| 27 Apr 2023 | 10 NN15 6TR | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2018 | 1 NN15 6TR | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 10 NN15 6TR | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2013 | 8 NN15 6TR | Detached | £229,995 | |
| 18 Aug 2010 | 1 NN15 6TR | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2009 | 10 NN15 6TR | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2008 | 10 NN15 6TR | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 30 Oct 2007 | 6 NN15 6TR | Detached | £163,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 2 NN15 6TR | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 7 May 2004 | 4 NN15 6TR | Detached | £150,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 6 NN15 6TR | Detached | £146,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 2 NN15 6TR | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 3 May 2002 | 4 NN15 6TR | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2001 | 4 NN15 6TR | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 31 May 2001 | 5 NN15 6TR | Detached | £104,000 | |
| 5 Jun 1998 | 4 NN15 6TR | Detached | £58,500 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 7 NN15 6TR | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1996 | 4 NN15 6TR | Detached | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1991-1995 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); 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 C (39% of about 1,040 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 82 m and 84 m above sea level (83 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 6TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.0 km | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 29 within 800 m; nearest Grosvenor Rd Barton Seagrave | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 680 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 59.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dr Spencer & Partners | 2.0 km |
| Pharmacies | Ise Pharmacy | 2.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Venture Dental Practice | 1.5 km |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.9 km |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 3.3 km |
| Cash machines | N+s Stores, Penrith Road | 1.4 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 58 ha | 1.3 km |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Grays Field 1.7 ha | 590 m |
| Allotments | Barton Seagrave Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.0 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km north-west |
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallis's Spinney | Wood | 780 m north |
| Double Dug Spinney | Wood | 820 m south-east |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 870 m north |
| Big Spinney | Wood | 1.0 km north |
| Shortlane Spinney | Wood | 1.0 km north-east |
| Star Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 12 |
2 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m | No published inspection |
| The Latimer Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m | No published inspection |
| Hayfield Cross CofE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Meadowside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St. Marys CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne House NN15 6TE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Budgens NN15 6UF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Stirrup Cup NN15 6QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Harry's News NN15 6QZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Barton Chippy NN15 6QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Christian Day Nurseries Ltd NN15 6QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Salcey Close (5); On or near Nene Close (3); On or near Belgrave Close (3); On or near Epping Close (3); On or near Grosvenor Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- NN15 6TR: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Salcey Close · Charnwood Drive · Kielder Court · Belgrave Close · Rossendale Drive · Fineshade Close · Delamere Drive · Radnor Way · Tavistock Road · Nene Close · Bowland Drive · Grosvenor Close
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 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.