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4 Darent Close, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2RX

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Darent Close

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

4 Darent Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN13 2RX). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 80 m² it sits well below the postcode median (130 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £642,000 is 21.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£615/sq ft) was about 103.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

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

4 Darent Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Darent Close, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

  1. Sept 2017
    Conditions
    In report

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (flood proofing) of SE/16/02515/HOUSE.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    17/01277/DETAIL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2017
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Demolition of existing garage, utility room and car port. Erection of a two storey side extension and conversion of roof space into living accommodation.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    16/02515/HOUSE
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 3 things worth checking at 4 Darent Close

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
  • Environmental risk flagged
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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.

4 Darent Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£642,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2016)

£530,000

Growth on file: 17.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2016Most recent

    £530,000

    +26.2%over 1 year
  2. 20 August 2014

    £420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN13 2RX: £590,000 (2025–2014).

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What we flagged

  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
  • Environmental risk flagged
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On the street

Versus other Darent Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Darent Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,625

Street avg £4,512

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chipstead Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 7 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 TN13 2RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN13 2RX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN13 2RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.9dB

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 4 Darent Close, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2RX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.