What kind of home is 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS last sold for £765,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £300,000 in May 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2006 and August 2020, 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS rose from £300,000 to £765,000, a change of £465,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT6 5QS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS use?

The latest EPC at 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS had any planning applications?

18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in September 2014 under ref. 2014/2387. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS in?

18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS sits in Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surbiton. It falls within the KT6 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

Police records around 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS 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 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

The closest primary school to 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS is Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School (539m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hinchley Wood School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS?

The closest bus stop to 18 Alston Close, KT6 5QS is Windmill Lane, 175m away. The nearest ferry option is Ditton Island Ferry Landing, 761m away.

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18 Alston Close, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5QS

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Alston Close

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

18 Alston Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surbiton (KT6 5QS). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. Across 2006–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £853,000 is 11.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£547/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £765,000 in August 2020.

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alston Close, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2021
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from a garage to a commercial kitchen (E).
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
2021/1976
View planning record
Feb 2015
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Lawful Development Certificate: Whether planning permission is required for a proposed rear dormer window incorporating juliet balcony, three front rooflights, additional ground floor side window and alterations to existing fenestration
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
2015/0054
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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Current estimate

£853,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£765,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2020Most recent
£765,000
+112.5%over 11 years
13 August 2009
£360,000
+20.0%over 3 years
17 May 2006
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT6 5QS: £675,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in KT6 5QS

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On the street

Versus other Alston Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Alston Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,885

Street avg £5,359

Strongly above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£750k

1 Herne Road

KT6 5BX

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£1.0m

1 Glade Close, Long Ditton

KT6 5EA

3 bed1 bath

£700k

1 Betts Way, Long Ditton

KT6 5HT

3 bed1 bath

£548k

1 Balaclava Road

KT6 5PW

3 bed

£1.0m

1 Akerman Road

KT6 5NS

4 bed2 bath

£640k

1 Calendar Mews, Electric Parade

KT6 5NY

2 bed2 bath

£638k

1 Dover Cottages, Seething Wells Lane

KT6 5NP

2 bed

£399k

1 Malvern Court, Hook Road

KT6 5AB

2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Windmill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT6 5QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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