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5 Paynes Cottages, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, TN13 2TG

Notable views3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 5 Paynes Cottages

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

5 Paynes Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN13 2TG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

A recent sale: £460,000 in July 2025. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 77 m² it's 27.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£555/sq ft) was about 58.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
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 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2013
EPC improved fromE51toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
42%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Paynes Cottages, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, TN13 2TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Feb 2015
    OutbuildingOutline
    In report

    Erection of outbuilding in garden to be used as a home workshop.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    14/03929/LDCPR
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2014
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Erection of a detached garage to rear.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    14/01142/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.

Latest sale on 5 Paynes Cottages was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£460,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£460,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 July 2025Most recent

    £460,000

    +58.6%over 11 years
  2. 13 December 2013

    £290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN13 2TG: £297,500 (2020–2013).

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On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Paynes Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,974

Street avg £5,527

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below
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

Donnington Manor Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Dunton Green Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN13 2TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN13 2TG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN13 2TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.6dB

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 5 Paynes Cottages, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, TN13 2TG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.