Foster Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN15), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18750043.
24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £278,000 across 1 sale. 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 3). 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 C; 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 920 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 88 to 91 m above sea level. 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Headlands Surgery, about 1.2 km away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 43 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 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £248,500 | £232,000 | £265,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £230,000 | £217,500 | £242,500 |
| 2009 | 2 | £182,000 | £164,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £154,500 | £154,500 | £154,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £135,475 | £131,000 | £139,950 |
| 2000 | 2 | £118,450 | £103,950 | £132,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £95,950 | £95,950 | £95,950 |
| 1998 | 9 | £91,950 | £76,950 | £117,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2018 | 3 NN15 7NY | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2017 | 8 NN15 7NY | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2017 | 6 NN15 7NY | Detached | £232,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 4 NN15 7NY | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2014 | 5 NN15 7NY | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 1 NN15 7NY | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2009 | 12 NN15 7NY | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | 5 NN15 7NY | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2004 | 1 NN15 7NY | Detached | £154,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 6 NN15 7NY | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 1 NN15 7NY | Detached | £131,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 2 NN15 7NY | Detached | £103,950 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 9 NN15 7NY | Detached | £132,950 | |
| 18 Feb 1999 | 3 NN15 7NY | Detached | £95,950 | New build. |
| 26 Oct 1998 | 12 NN15 7NY | Detached | £117,500 | New build. |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 1 NN15 7NY | Detached | £76,950 | New build. |
| 1 Oct 1998 | 7 NN15 7NY | Detached | £101,950 | New build. |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 5 NN15 7NY | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 9 NN15 7NY | Detached | £106,950 | New build. |
| 29 May 1998 | 8 NN15 7NY | Detached | £91,950 | New build. |
| 3 Apr 1998 | 2 NN15 7NY | Detached | £91,950 | New build. |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 10 NN15 7NY | Detached | £99,950 | New build. |
| 13 Mar 1998 | 4 NN15 7NY | Detached | £91,950 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 6 NN15 7NY | Detached | £73,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1996-2002 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (32% of about 850 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 88 m and 91 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 7LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN15 7NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 26 within 800 m; nearest Bignal Court Kettering | 70 m |
| Car parks | KetteringParking.Co.Uk | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 62.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Headlands Surgery | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Kettering Pharmacy | 1.2 km |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Shires Dental Care | 1.2 km |
| Hospital | Kettering General Hospital | 1.3 km |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.5 km |
| Cash machines | Yorkshire Bank | 1.4 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8.2 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | Northfield Avenue Allotments 1.8 ha | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 8.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wicksteed Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km east. 5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Gorse | Wood | 1.4 km west |
| Coppicemoor Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km south |
| Middle Ground Spinney | Wood | 2.0 km south |
| Breakmill Spinney | Wood | 2.0 km west |
| Three Corner Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km east |
| Cransley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km west |
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) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 and PM10 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m | No published inspection |
| Bishop Stopford School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | 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 | 1.4 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Exhausted Parrot T/a Feather & Fern Botanicals NN15 7LY | Mobile caterer | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Wok Inn NN15 7RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Society NN15 7RH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2024 |
| The Trading Post NN15 7RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| So Thai NN15 7RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bignal Fish and Chips NN15 7RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @Hall Meadow Primary School NN15 7RP | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Backley Close (24); On or near Hodge Court (6); On or near Moorhouse Way (5); On or near Supermarket (4); On or near Mead Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Moorhouse Way · Bignal Court · Lake Avenue · Lonsborough Drive · Goodhew Close · Backley Close · Wells Close · Hodge Court · Mead Road · Davies Close · Packer Road · Northampton Road
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.