4 The Ferns, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JF
About 4 The Ferns
4 The Ferns is a four-bedroom detached house in Platt, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 8JF). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
12 years since the last transfer (June 2014). Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £718,000 is 36.8% above the 2014 sale price.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
Energy performance
4 The Ferns's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Nov 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
4 The Ferns has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
4 The Ferns valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£718,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 13 years.
£525,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
16 June 2014Most recent
£525,000
+66.7%over 13 years4 April 2001
£315,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 8JF: £545,000 (2024–2006).
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Versus other The Ferns homes
Floor Area for 4 The Ferns runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,777
Street avg £4,459
Floor Area
139 m²
Street avg 135 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.5 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Flour Mill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB