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

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 39
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Kingsborough Cottages

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

2 Kingsborough Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Eastchurch, Sheerness, Sheerness (ME12 4HP). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in December 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 76% above the 2007 sale of £125,000. At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (111 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Kingsborough Cottages

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromG2toF28
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
42%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from Feb 2016
EPC improved fromF28toE39
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
11%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kingsborough Cottages, Eastchurch Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2009
    Conditions
    In report

    Discharge of conditions 2,3,4 and 5 of SW/08/0519 relating to code for sustainable homes details, samples of materials, hard and soft landscaping and disposal of surface water.

    Reference
    SW/08/0519/DCA
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2008
    New BuildFull
    In report

    Residential development to provide two 4 bedroom 2 storey dwellings with associated garaging and parking.

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    SW/08/0519
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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 2 Kingsborough Cottages was the lowest on Land Registry record across the 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.

Years Held for 2 Kingsborough Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,812

Street avg £2,155

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2 Kingsborough Cottages, Eastchurch Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4HP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.