What type of property is 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ?

1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ?

1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ last sold for £1,115,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £745,000 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and October 2014, 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ rose from £745,000 to £1,115,000, a change of £370,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ?

1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (1,945 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in KT10 8PQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ was a refusal for demolition and rebuild (ref. 2024/2812) in December 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ?

1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ located?

1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ sits in Esher. It falls within the KT10 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 71% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ is Esher Church School (1.1km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Esher Church of England High School (822m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Drakes Close, KT10 8PQ is Princess Alice Hospice, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Hersham Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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1 Drakes Close, Esher, KT10 8PQ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

181 m²

1945 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Drakes Close

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

1 Drakes Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Esher (KT10 8PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1945 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2012) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from February 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,367,000 is 22.6% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£573/sq ft) was about 37.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Drakes Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Drakes Close, Esher, KT10 8PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Drakes Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

Dec 2024
Demolition And RebuildFull
In report
Detached two-storey house with rooms in the roofspace, dormer windows and attached garage following demolition of existing house.
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
2024/2812
View planning record
Mar 2024
Demolition And RebuildFull
In report
Detached two-storey house with rooms in the roofspace, dormer windows and integral garage following demolition of existing house.
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
2024/0707
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Drakes Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£1,115,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2014Most recent
£1,115,000
+49.7%over 8 years
8 August 2006
£745,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT10 8PQ: £1,250,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in KT10 8PQ

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On the street

Versus other Drakes Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Drakes Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£6,171

Street avg £5,615

On par

Floor Area

181 m²

Street avg 233 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Esher report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Princess Alice Hospice — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Esher Church of England High School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT10 8PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT10 8PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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