What type of property is 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH last change hands?

3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH last sold for £515,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £390,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and March 2019, 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH rose from £390,000 to £515,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN15 0JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 22/00931/HOUSE) in June 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH 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 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH located?

3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH sits in Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

Police records around 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH 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 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

The closest primary school to 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH is St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks (1.8km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Back Lane, TN15 0JH is Bucks Head, 144m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 2.1km away.

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3 Back Lane, Godden Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 0JH

3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Back Lane

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

3 Back Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 0JH). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2017. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory and a loft.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 100 m² it's 18.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 5 EPCs). Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £596,000 is 15.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£478/sq ft) was about 18.5% below the postcode norm. Sold March 2019 for £515,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
LoftYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Jul 2017

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%54%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Back Lane, Godden Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 0JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at 3 Back Lane in 2022.

Aug 2022
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Removal of existing conservatory. Construction of a single storey extension.
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
22/02244/HOUSE
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Jun 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Removal of existing conservatory. Construction of a single storey rear extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
22/00931/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.

3 Back Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£596,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£515,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2019Most recent
£515,000
+32.1%over 13 years
12 September 2005
£390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 0JH: £415,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in TN15 0JH

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On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Back Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£5,150

Street avg £7,311

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Bucks Head — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 0JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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