Bishops Drive, Kettering
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN15 6AL, NN15 6AJ.
At a glance
14 property sales on Bishops Drive, Kettering have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Jan 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £152,877. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Bishops Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bishops Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £152,877 | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £163,000 | 9 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Bishops Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Bishops Drive NN15 6AJ | 8 Jan 2021 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 30 Jun 2020 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 84, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 15 Jun 2020 | £151,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 15 Nov 2019 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 9 Sep 2019 | £163,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Bishops Drive NN15 6AJ | 20 Dec 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Bishops Drive NN15 6AJ | 7 Dec 2018 | £173,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 27 Jul 2018 | £179,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 92, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 16 Feb 2018 | £141,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 14 Nov 2017 | £149,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 86, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 14 Dec 2016 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 18 Nov 2016 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 7 Nov 2016 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Bishops Drive NN15 6AL | 31 May 2016 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 48, Bishops Drive | £130,000 (May 2016) → £157,000 (Jun 2020) | +21% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bishops Drive
Crime
158 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bishops Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bishops Drive is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Slade Brook in the Venture Park area of Kettering Flood warning area
- River Ise and Alledge Brook Flood alert area
- Middle Nene Flood alert area
- Minor Tributaries of the Nene in Northamptonshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bishops Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery 481 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bishop Stopford School 1,454 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Peter's School 104 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Southfield School for Girls 1,111 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Isebrook School 238 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School 190 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hall Meadow Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Kettering station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Roughton Close (after, Highfield Road) 2 min walk
- Roughton Close (After, Highfield Road) 3 min walk
- Highfields School (opp, Highfield Road) 3 min walk
- Whiteford Drive (before, Highfield Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Headlands Surgery
20 Headlands, Kettering · 0.7 mi - Linden Medical Group
54 Linden Avenue, Kettering · 1.0 mi - Eskdaill Medical
Prospect House, 121 Lower Street, Kettering · 1.2 mi - Weavers Medical
Prospect House, 121 Lower Street, Kettering · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 697 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,649 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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