What type of property is Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS?

Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS sell for?

Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS last sold for £885,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £496,000 in October 2020, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2020 and November 2024, Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS rose from £496,000 to £885,000, a change of £389,000. That works out to roughly +15.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS?

The current EPC rating for Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS?

Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS heated?

The latest EPC at Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS have?

The most recent planning decision at Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS was a refusal for an application (ref. 25/01078/WTPO) in June 2025. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS?

Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS located?

Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS sits in Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

Is Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS in a safe area?

Police records around Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS?

The closest primary school to Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS is Seal Church of England Primary School (126m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (912m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS?

The closest bus stop to Vista, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BS is Zambra Way, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Vista, Childsbridge Lane, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0BS

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Vista

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

Vista is a four-bedroom detached house in Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.2% per year. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £885,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromF30toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Vista, Childsbridge Lane, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Vista in 2025.

Jun 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Various works to trees.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
25/01711/WTPO
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Jun 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Various works to trees
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
25/01078/WTPO
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.

Vista valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£907,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£885,000

Growth on file: 15.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2024Most recent
£885,000
+78.4%over 4 years
21 October 2020
£496,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in TN15 0BS: £449,500 (2021–1997).

Nearby sales in TN15 0BS

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Sevenoaks report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Zambra Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Seal Church of England Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN15 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 0BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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