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1 Kingsborough Cottages, Eastchurch Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4HP

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 40
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Kingsborough Cottages

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

1 Kingsborough Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastchurch, Sheerness, Sheerness (ME12 4HP). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in October 2010. At 162 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 sits 116.7% above the 2010 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 51.2% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemOil
  • 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.

1 Kingsborough Cottages'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 15 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromD56toE40
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kingsborough Cottages, Eastchurch Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2015
    New BuildFull
    In report

    Erection of pair of 3-bed semi-detached houses with associated access and parking including parking for the existing cottage

    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    15/502039/FULL
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2013
    Conditions
    In report

    Compliance with conditions 3, 4, and 5 of SW/11/0237.

    Reference
    SW/11/0237/CCA
    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 Kingsborough Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Eastchurch Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Kingsborough Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£926

Street avg £2,332

Strongly below

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kingsborough Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

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 Sheerness district page.

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Norwood Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full 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 ME12 4HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME12 4HP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME12 4HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Kingsborough Cottages, Eastchurch Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4HP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.