House Prices in Kettering, Northamptonshire

# Kettering Property Market Summary

Kettering's property market presents an intriguing picture with 36,665 properties and a current average price of £185,995, positioning it as an affordable option within the wider Northamptonshire region. The market has experienced notable volatility in recent years, with a particularly unusual spike in 2022 when average prices reached £679,947—likely influenced by a small number of high-value transactions skewing the data. More representative figures show prices typically ranging between £277,000 and £351,000 from 2019 to 2024, before the current average suggests a broader dataset including lower-value properties.

Transaction volumes reveal a healthy, active market with over 1,300 sales annually in most years, peaking at 2,094 in 2021 during the pandemic property boom. The 2024 figure of 2,250 sales indicates strong ongoing market activity. Recent trends suggest relative price stability, with 2024 and 2025 averages hovering around £302,000-£311,000, though the overall £185,995 average indicates Kettering offers accessible entry points for first-time buyers and investors. As a traditional market town with good transport links to London and the Midlands, Kettering continues to attract buyers seeking value in an established community setting.