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17 Downs Way Close, Tadworth, KT20 5DR

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
335 m²
3606 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Downs Way Close

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

17 Downs Way Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Tadworth (KT20 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 335 m² (around 3606 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

At 335 m² the property is well over the postcode median (137 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,455,000 is 23.8% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £1,175,000.

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
  • Bathrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

17 Downs Way 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 31 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 31 January 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Downs Way Close, Tadworth, KT20 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 17 Downs Way Close, Tadworth, KT20 5DR

1decisions1extensions10documents4nearby
  1. May 2009
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, loft conversion incorporating roof extension, side and rear dormers. Conversion of garage to snug/store. Drawing Nos: 08/01237 & 38 Rev A, Loft Plan)

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    09/00377/F
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 17 Downs Way Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,175,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 August 2019Most recent

    £1,175,000

    +121.7%over 14 years
  2. 21 July 2005

    £530,000

    +178.9%over 9 years
  3. 9 October 1995

    £190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT20 5DR: £875,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Downs Way Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Downs Way Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,507

Street avg £4,809

Strongly below

Floor Area

335 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.3 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Downs Way Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

96/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Allum Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 KT20 5DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for KT20 5DR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for KT20 5DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Downs Way Close, Tadworth, KT20 5DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.