What kind of home is 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG in?

1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG sits in Iwade, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne. It falls within the ME9 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

Police records around 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG 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.

What schools are near 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

The closest primary school to 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG is Iwade School (2.0km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, ME9 8QG is Holly Blue Drive, 1.5km away. The nearest rail option is Kemsley Rail Station, 2.6km away.

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1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8QG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Orchard Farm Cottages

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

1 Orchard Farm Cottages is a semi-detached house in Iwade, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne (ME9 8QG). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromE53toD58

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%64%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Farm Cottages, School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Orchard Farm Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

23applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 Orchard Farm Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£344,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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Area

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Full Sittingbourne report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

Holly Blue Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Iwade School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME9 8QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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