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1 Orchard Place, Blackness Lane, Keston, BR2 6HL
This 213 square metre property in Keston carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £1,010,000 in August 2024, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
End-Terrace House
Bedrooms
5
Floor Area
213 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2012from Oct 2009
Low Energy Lighting
27%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
May 2024from Feb 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,129,000
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Transaction history
+87.0%(10y)
£1,010,000Latest
Aug 2024£540,000
Mar 2014£310,000
Jul 1999Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Blackness Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 28 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,742/£4,331 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
2 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 8% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
77 (C)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 89% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
213 m²/164 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 79% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.5 t/year/5.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 64% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
9 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 91% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
8 months of data for Keston
Total Crimes
31
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual11(35%)
Vehicle Crime5(16%)
Public Order4(13%)
Drugs3(10%)
Burglary3(10%)
Other Crime2(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(6%)
Other Theft1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Shortlands Road
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Shortlands Road
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Recreation Road
Other Crime
Nov 2025On or near Addison Road
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Shortlands Road
Burglary
Nov 2025On or near Shortlands Gardens
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
7 within 3kmP
Keston Church of England Primary School
1.7km
21 mins
P
Downe Primary School
2.0km
24 mins
P
Wickham Common Primary School
2.6km
31 mins
S
Ravens Wood School
2.6km
32 mins
S
Meridian High School
2.7km
32 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBlackness Lane
Bus Stop252m
3 mins
Keston Church
Bus Stop301m
4 mins
Leaves Green / Ashmore Lane
Bus Stop697m
8 mins
Holwood Farm
Bus Stop872m
11 mins
Westerham Rd / Heathfield Rd
Bus Stop898m
11 mins
Biggin Hill Airport
Airport1.5km
18 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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37 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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