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7 Forgefield, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DS

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Forgefield

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

7 Forgefield is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Biggin Hill, Westerham, Westerham (TN16 3DS). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 25.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2022 at £529,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromE52toD66
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Forgefield, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Forgefield has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Sept 2012
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Insertion of rooflights in front and rear elevation and conversion of roof space to habitable accommodationCERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    12/02116/PLUD
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Single storey front, side and rear extension with steps to side and rear.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00374/FULL6
    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.

Latest sale on 7 Forgefield was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£527,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£529,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 May 2022Most recent

    £529,000

    +117.2%over 10 years
  2. 9 November 2011

    £243,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN16 3DS: £425,000 (2024–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Forgefield homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Forgefield stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,977

Street avg £4,723

Strongly below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Westerham district page.

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

Maple Leaf Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Biggin Hill Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN16 3DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN16 3DS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN16 3DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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