What type of property is 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ last change hands?

33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ last sold for £565,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £380,000 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and December 2024, 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ rose from £380,000 to £565,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

The current EPC rating for 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ heated?

The latest EPC at 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ 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 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ located?

33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ sits in Platt, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ in a safe area?

Police records around 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ 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 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

The closest primary school to 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ is Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (550m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wrotham School (1.2km).

What transport links are near 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ?

The closest bus stop to 33 Minters Orchard, TN15 8JQ is Flour Mill, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station, 872m away.

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33 Minters Orchard, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JQ

Notable views4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 33 Minters Orchard

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

33 Minters Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Platt, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 8JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £565,000 — fresh data. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£482/sq ft) was about 75.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Minters Orchard, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 33 Minters Orchard is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Jan 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 (applicants ref) Oak tree - crown reduction of up to 30% to keep managed as it is located in a small garden and is causing excessive shading. The tree is 9m, reduction of 2m to leave at 7m. T1 of Tree Preservation Order
Council
Team 2
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
22/02628/TPOC
View planning record
Nov 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Oak - Crown reduce the tree by approximately 2m
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/03114/TPOC
View planning record

What's in 33 Minters Orchard, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JQ's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

33 Minters Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£592,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£565,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

5 December 2024Most recent
£565,000
+48.7%over 8 years
11 March 2016
£380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 8JQ: £565,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in TN15 8JQ

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On the street

Versus other Minters Orchard homes

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

On price per m², 33 Minters Orchard stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,183

Street avg £3,503

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Sevenoaks report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Flour Mill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN15 8JQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 8JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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