What type of property is 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW?

1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW last change hands?

1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW last sold for £925,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW have?

The current EPC rating for 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW?

1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW had any planning applications?

1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW has an active planning application for new build (ref. 25/01786/FUL), filed in July 2025, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW?

1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW 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 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW located?

1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW sits in Chessington. It falls within the KT9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW?

Police records around 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (188% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW?

The closest primary school to 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW is St Paul's CofE Primary School (462m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southborough High School (268m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW?

The closest bus stop to 1 King Edward Drive, KT9 1DW is Elmcroft Drive, 107m away. The nearest rail option is Chessington North Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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1 King Edward Drive, Chessington, KT9 1DW

Extendable4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 King Edward Drive

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

1 King Edward Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Chessington (KT9 1DW). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused, 2 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision. Last sale on file: £925,000 in March 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
LandYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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 King Edward Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 King Edward Drive, Chessington, KT9 1DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

Jul 2025
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of 2 new dwellings, with associated driveway and landscaping
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
25/01786/FUL
View planning record
Apr 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress): Fell
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
25/01134/TPO
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.

Current estimate

£941,000

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Last sold (2023)

£925,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 March 2023Most recent
£925,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in KT9 1DW: £557,500 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in KT9 1DW

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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 Chessington district page.

Full Chessington report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elmcroft Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Southborough High School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT9 1DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT9 1DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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