What kind of home is 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG last sold for £1,062,500 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £143,000 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between November 1995 and December 2024, 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG rose from £143,000 to £1,062,500, a change of £919,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT6 5JG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG have?

8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey side extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG in?

8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG sits in Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surbiton. It falls within the KT6 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

Police records around 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

The closest primary school to 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG is Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School (193m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southborough High School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Highfield Close, KT6 5JG is Lovelace Road, 317m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Highfield Close, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5JG

5 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a four-bedroom detached house in Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surbiton (KT6 5JG). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £1,062,500. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£737/sq ft) was about 29.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE46toF29

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Mar 2022from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromF29toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Highfield Close, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Mar 2020
DemolitionFull
In report
Single-storey side extension, single-storey side/rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing side and rear projections.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
2019/3483
View planning record
Nov 2016
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to roof of existing side projection and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing detached garage, rear projection and rear bay window
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
2016/3128
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.

Latest sale on 8a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,043,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,062,500

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2024Most recent
£1,062,500
+70.0%over 10 years
29 April 2014
£625,000
+45.3%over 7 years
9 March 2007
£430,000
+51.9%over 5 years
27 February 2002
£283,000
+97.9%over 6 years
17 November 1995
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT6 5JG: £765,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in KT6 5JG

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On the street

Versus other Highfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,929

Street avg £6,512

Above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Lovelace Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT6 5JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT6 5JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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