Yew Tree Close Kettering, North Northamptonshire
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (NN15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18750102.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Linden Medical Group, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £342,500 | £305,000 | £380,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £268,500 | £268,500 | £268,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £233,000 | £233,000 | £233,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £221,000 | £220,000 | £222,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £185,950 | £185,950 | £185,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2022 | 4 NN15 6EW | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 10 NN15 6EW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | 3 NN15 6EW | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 7 NN15 6EW | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 16 NN15 6EW | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2016 | 8 NN15 6EW | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2013 | 15 NN15 6EW | Detached | £268,500 | |
| 1 Jul 2011 | 14 NN15 6EW | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2010 | 3 NN15 6EW | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2009 | 8 NN15 6EW | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 4 NN15 6EW | Detached | £222,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2006 | 4 NN15 6EW | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 9 NN15 6EW | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 15 NN15 6EW | Detached | £185,950 | |
| 8 May 2001 | 8 NN15 6EW | Detached | £179,995 | New build. |
| 14 Feb 2001 | 16 NN15 6EW | Detached | £186,500 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 4 NN15 6EW | Detached | £133,500 | New build. |
| 3 Nov 2000 | 7 NN15 6EW | Detached | £181,000 | New build. |
| 16 Oct 2000 | 10 NN15 6EW | Detached | £174,995 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 6 NN15 6EW | Detached | £136,995 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2000 | 3 NN15 6EW | Detached | £116,950 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 12 NN15 6EW | Detached | £174,995 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2000 | 5 NN15 6EW | Detached | £142,995 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 2000 | 11 NN15 6EW | Detached | £169,995 | New build. |
| 12 May 2000 | 9 NN15 6EW | Detached | £132,995 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 15 NN15 6EW | Detached | £167,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 13 NN15 6EW | Detached | £125,995 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1999 | 2 NN15 6EW | Detached | £124,995 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 14 NN15 6EW | Detached | £134,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 1999 | 1 NN15 6EW | Detached | £129,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 151 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 1996-2002 (11); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 1,520 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, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 6EW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NN15 6DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 73 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN15 6DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN15 6EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kettering 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Wellingborough 981,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roundhill Road Kettering | 80 m |
| Car parks | KetteringParking.Co.Uk | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 62.3 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linden Medical Group | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sage Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shires Dental Care | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 360 m |
| Police station | Kettering Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - London, Kettering Road Cashzone | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windmill Avenue Allotments 6,150 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sawyer's Almshouses, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Wicksteed Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Barton Seagrave moats, fishponds and shrunken medieval village remains | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corner Spinney | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cook's Spinney | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Warkton Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Star Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 17 |
8 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | 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 (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Kettering Science Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M D's Fish Bar NN15 6NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Jack Warwick Funeral Directors NN15 6NX | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Kettering Convenience Store NN15 6DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Ocean Bay Fish and Chips Ltd NN15 6DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Kids Planet Day Nursery NN15 7PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Extra Care Charitable Trust NN15 7RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Hawthorn House NN15 7HS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco Express NN15 7QD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Corn Market Hall NN15 7QA | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Family Shopper NN15 6DB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 9 May 2025 |
| Broadway Stores NN15 6DD | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Kettering Rugby Football Club NN15 6NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Hawthorn Store Group Ltd NN15 7HS | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| St Marys Hospital NN15 7PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Cransley Hospice NN15 7PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (29); On or near London Road (10); On or near Yew Tree Close (5); On or near Seagrave Street (4); On or near Boddington Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
Wallis Crescent · Piper's Hill Road · Hillside Avenue · Hillside Avenue · Caswell Close · Pipers Close · Akela Close · Hillside Avenue · Woodcroft Way · Silverwood Road · Wallis Road · Stanley Boddington Court
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.