3 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £149,796 , which equates to approximately £217 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2018 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,796, representing a 15.2% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,796 is:

  • 39.9% lower than the average property price on Akela Close
  • 34.0% lower than the average in the NN15 6EX postcode area
  • and 44.7% lower than the average price for Kettering as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£149,796
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£217
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Akela Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Nov 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 May 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NN15 6EX

18 th / 30
Price Rank
34% lower than average
13 th / 25
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
20 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NN15 6EX , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 25 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,796
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
12 Dec 2018
£130,000
Leasehold
-7.1 %
29 Nov 2006
£139,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

28 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2024
31 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2023
2 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
23 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2023
7 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at 3 Akela Close, Kettering, NN15 6EX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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