Wavell Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18701042.
8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £268,000 across 1 sale. 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 3, D: 1, E: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; 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 2.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 63 to 69 m above sea level. 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Linden Medical Group, about 1.0 km away. About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 49 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £268,000 | £268,000 | £268,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £148,500 | £148,500 | £148,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £62,500 | £62,500 | £62,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2024 | 7 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £268,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2022 | 12 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2022 | 4 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jul 2010 | 8 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £148,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2002 | 12 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 1 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 14 Aug 1997 | 11 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 2 Jul 1996 | 11 NN15 5BB | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1976-1982 (1). 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (47% of about 1,100 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
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026: North Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, footpath (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 5BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN15 5AY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 63 m and 69 m above sea level (66 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 5AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN15 5BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 23 within 800 m; nearest Wavel Close Kettering | 60 m |
| Car parks | Wadcroft Car Park | 1.9 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest bp Pulse | 1.6 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 62.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Linden Medical Group | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ise Pharmacy | 410 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 250 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.4 km |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest M and B Local Cashzone | 750 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 58 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 400 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 450 m |
| Allotments | Windmill Avenue Allotments 6,150 m² | 800 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 59 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m | No published inspection |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 470 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 580 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 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 |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Latimer Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Barton Seagrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy's Traditional Fish and Chips NN15 5AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative NN15 5AZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| The Woolcomber NN15 5AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| The Hut Cafe NN15 5AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Ise Lodge News NN15 5AZ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Thornton House NN15 5FG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Kettering Science Academy NN15 7AA | School/college/university | 400 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Church Of Christ The King NN15 7AA | Other catering premises | 400 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (26); On or near St Swithins Close (6); On or near Wavell Close (5); On or near Alanbrooke Close (5); On or near Wingate Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 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
Wingate Close · Alanbrooke Close · Wolfe Close · Montgomery Close · Templar Road · Montcalm Close · Clive Close · Marlborough Close · Gough Close · St Swithins Close · Deeble Road · Slim 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 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.