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Ashford Crossing Cottage, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, SP8 5HW

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 5
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Ashford Crossing Cottage

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

Ashford Crossing Cottage is a detached house in Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Gillingham (SP8 5HW). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a G (score 5), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it F (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Ashford Crossing Cottage'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G5
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from May 2009
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2014from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromF21toG5
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ashford Crossing Cottage, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, SP8 5HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ashford Crossing Cottage has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Feb 2024
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erect single storey extension to the west elevation

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    P/HOU/2023/06774
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2017
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erect single storey side extension

    Council
    North Dorset
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2/2017/1300/HOUSE
    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.

Ashford Crossing Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

Median price across the last 3 sales in SP8 5HW: £850,000 (2018–2009).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ashford Crossing Cottage

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gillingham district page.

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

1.2 km

Stapleton Arms — bus stop.

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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 SP8 5HW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SP8 5HW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SP8 5HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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 Ashford Crossing Cottage, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, SP8 5HW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.