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Beech House, North Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AS

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Beech House

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

Beech House is a detached house in Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 1AS). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2022 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on oil.

At 91 m² it sits well below the postcode median (174 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from May 2022
EPC improved fromG7toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof 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 Beech House, North Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Dec 2023
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Demolition of existing lean to and conservatory, internal alterations, new dormer to existing roof and the construction of a two storey side extension with dormer

    Agent
    Iden Design
    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    23/02753/FULL
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2023
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Trees: HOLLY - Fell tree

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    23/01549/TPO
    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.

Beech House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 1AS: £765,000 (2018–2015).

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On the street

Versus other North Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Beech House is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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.
Full Cranbrook report

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

North Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN17 1AS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 1AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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 — 14 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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