What type of property is The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ last change hands?

The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ last sold for £931,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £335,000 in January 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between January 2000 and June 2019, The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ rose from £335,000 to £931,000, a change of £596,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The current EPC rating for The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (2,077 sq ft). That makes it about 101% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN15 0QQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ heated?

The latest EPC at The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ has council approval for two-storey rear extension granted in July 2015 under ref. 15/01363/FL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ located?

The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ sits in Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

Police records around The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ 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 Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The closest primary school to The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ is Plaxtol Primary School (126m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ?

The closest bus stop to The Cottage, The Street, TN15 0QQ is Post Office, 19m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Cottage, The Street, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QQ

4 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

193 m²

2077 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Cottage

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

The Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 0QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (around 2077 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil.

At 193 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold June 2019 for £931,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 7 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,058,000 is 13.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from May 2010

EPC improved fromF35toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Cottage, The Street, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at The Cottage.

Nov 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
1 x Bay tree (applicant ref: T1 on sketch plan) Reduce height approx 30%, hard prune front and rear and lightly prune sides to maintain shape. Remove low growth at the bottom.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
24/01691/PA
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Nov 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
1 x Bay tree (applicant ref: T1 on sketch plan) Reduce height approx 30%, hard prune front and rear and lightly prune sides to maintain shape. Remove low growth at the bottom.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
24/01691/TNCA
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.

The Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£1,058,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£931,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2019Most recent
£931,000
+72.4%over 7 years
30 August 2011
£540,000
-8.1%over 12 months
2 September 2010
£587,500
+75.4%over 10 years
28 January 2000
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 0QQ: £470,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other The Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, The Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,824

Street avg £3,922

Above

Floor Area

193 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.0 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Plaxtol Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 0QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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