What type of property is Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG last change hands?

Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG last sold for £269,950 in May 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,000 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and May 2000, Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG rose from £157,000 to £269,950, a change of £112,950. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

The current EPC rating for Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN15 0DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG heated?

The latest EPC at Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG was a refusal for an application (ref. 23/01596/WTPO) in July 2023. Earlier filings include 7 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG 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 Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG located?

Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG sits in Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

Police records around Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG 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 Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

The closest primary school to Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG is Seal Church of England Primary School (241m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG?

The closest bus stop to Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, TN15 0DG is Bentley's Meadow, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0DG

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Silver Birches

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

Silver Birches is a four-bedroom detached house in Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.

It hasn't traded since May 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £763,000 sits 182.6% above the 2000 sale of £269,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 39% below the postcode norm. 9 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Silver Birches, Childsbridge Way, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Silver Birches in 2023.

May 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T 1 Ash tree with Ash die back. Section fell.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/00975/WTPO
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Jul 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Fell Ash tree
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
23/01596/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.

Silver Birches's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£763,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£269,950

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2000Most recent
£269,950
+71.9%over 5 years
17 February 1995
£157,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 0DG: £526,500 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in TN15 0DG

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On the street

Versus other Childsbridge Way homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Silver Birches is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,812

Street avg £4,113

Strongly below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Bentley's Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Seal Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

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