What type of property is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ?

Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ last change hands?

Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ last sold for £427,500 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ?

The current EPC rating for Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ?

Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ heated?

The latest EPC at Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ?

Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ is in council tax band E.

Where is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ located?

Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ sits in Brasted, Westerham, Westerham. It falls within the TN16 postcode district in Kent.

Is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ in a safe area?

Police records around Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ?

The closest bus stop to Darenth Cottage, High Street, TN16 1JJ is The White Hart, 68m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Darenth Cottage, High Street, Brasted, Westerham, TN16 1JJ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Darenth Cottage

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

Darenth Cottage is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Brasted, Westerham, Westerham (TN16 1JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a loft.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 17.7% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £427,500.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Darenth Cottage, High Street, Brasted, Westerham, TN16 1JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Darenth Cottage sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Nov 2012
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Reduction of crown of Oak Tree by 30% and removal of dead wood and dangerous branches (Conservation Area)
Conservation Area
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
12/02783/WTCA
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Darenth Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£455,000

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Last sold (2024)

£427,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 January 2024Most recent
£427,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN16 1JJ: £271,950 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in TN16 1JJ

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Darenth Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,314

Street avg £4,031

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The White Hart — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN16 1JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN16 1JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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