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29 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EE

EPC BExtendable7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
574 m²
6178 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About 29 Forest Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

29 Forest Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Keston (BR2 6EE). It has a recorded floor area of 574 m² (around 6178 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2026 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 574 m² the property is well over the postcode median (354 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Sold December 2023 for £1,725,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

29 Forest Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jul 2023
EPC improved fromD59toB89
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Dec 2025
    Conditions
    In report

    Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of condition 2 of planning permission 24/02484/FULL1 dated 30/10/2024 for (Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of dwellinghouse (self-build and custom build), integral garage and roof accommodation) to allow for alterations including an additional rooflight window to the northern flank elevation.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    24/02484/S73A
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2025
    Conditions
    In report

    Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/02484/FULL1 Condition 7 Refuse Storage Condition 8 Cycle Parking

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    24/02484/CON2
    View planning record

What's in 29 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EE's planning history?

5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

29 Forest Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,785,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,725,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2023Most recent

    £1,725,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR2 6EE: £1,780,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Forest Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 29 Forest Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,005

Street avg £5,494

Strongly below

Floor Area

574 m²

Street avg 391 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 11.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Keston district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Rushley Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Ravens Wood School. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR2 6EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BR2 6EE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BR2 6EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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