What type of property is The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT?

The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT last change hands?

The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT last sold for £530,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £270,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and June 2012, The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT rose from £270,000 to £530,000, a change of £260,000. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT have?

The current EPC rating for The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in August 2011. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT?

The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,373 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT heated?

The latest EPC at The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT had any planning applications?

The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT?

The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT is in council tax band D.

Where is The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT located?

The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT sits in Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

Is The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT in a safe area?

Police records around The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT 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 The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT?

The closest primary school to The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT is Seal Church of England Primary School (208m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (986m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT?

The closest bus stop to The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, TN15 0BT is Bentley's Meadow, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0BT

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1373 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Laurels

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

The Laurels is a four-bedroom detached house in Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1373 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2011) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £659,000 is 24.3% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 19.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

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.

The Laurels ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Aug 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2011

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Laurels, Childsbridge Lane, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2021
Full
In report
Extension to vehicle access and resurfacing pavement
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
21/02332/HOUSE
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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.

Current estimate

£659,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£530,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2012Most recent
£530,000
+96.3%over 5 years
22 June 2006
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 0BT: £690,000 (2025–1999).

Nearby sales in TN15 0BT

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On the street

Versus other Childsbridge Lane homes

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

The Laurels is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£4,155

Street avg £5,710

Strongly below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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

0.1 km

Bentley's Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0BT 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 0BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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