What type of property is Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG is a semi-detached house.

When did Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG last change hands?

Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG last sold for £202,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £132,000 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and March 2025, Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG rose from £132,000 to £202,500, a change of £70,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

The current EPC rating for Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG heated?

The latest EPC at Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in December 2009 (ref. SW/09/0983). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG is in council tax band D.

Where is Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG located?

Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG sits in Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne. It falls within the ME9 postcode district in Kent.

Is Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG in a safe area?

Police records around Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

The closest primary school to Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG is Bredgar Church of England Primary School (593m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG?

The closest bus stop to Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, ME9 8EG is Pond, 465m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, ME9 8EG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Kingsdown Cottage

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

Kingsdown Cottage is a semi-detached house in Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne (ME9 8EG). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63).

Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 sits 61.5% above the 2025 sale of £202,500. A recent sale: £202,500 in March 2025. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2009. Past consents include new windows and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Trends

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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.

Kingsdown Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Nov 2008

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Kingsdown Cottage, Primrose Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, ME9 8EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Dec 2009
DemolitionHeritage
In report
Listed Building Consent for demolition of external W.C. coalstore and detached brick chimney and installation of windows to rear & flank (west) elevations.
ListedNew Windows
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
SW/09/0983
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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

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£202,500

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

13 March 2025Most recent
£202,500
+53.4%over 15 years
6 August 2009
£132,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME9 8EG: £190,500 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in ME9 8EG

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On the street

Versus other Primrose Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Kingsdown Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,177

Street avg £2,495

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Pond — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bredgar Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME9 8EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME9 8EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

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Common questions

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