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Shepherds Lawn, West Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AA

12 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
568 m²
6114 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About Shepherds Lawn

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

Shepherds Lawn is a detached house in Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 568 m² (around 6114 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 568 m² the property is well over the postcode median (138 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £2,078,000 sits 159.8% above the 2014 sale of £799,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 67.3% below the postcode norm. 12 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in February 2014.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Nov 2013
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Shepherds Lawn, West Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Shepherds Lawn has been through 7 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

  1. Nov 2021
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Trees - ASH (T1) - in decline showing signs of die back, therefore a reduction of 20-25% is required to increase good growth; PEAR (T2) and PRUNUS (T3) - reduce in height by 30% and balance the sides

    Agent
    Advanced Tree Solutions LTD
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    21/02926/TPO
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2020
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: BEECH - Fell

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20/02916/TCA
    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.

Shepherds Lawn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other West Road homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Shepherds Lawn stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

568 m²

Street avg 169 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 8.6 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 Cranbrook district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School. 1 school 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 TN17 1AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN17 1AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 1AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 13 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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