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Carolyn, Balcombes Hill, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AT

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Carolyn

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

Carolyn is a detached house in Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 1AT). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£510/sq ft) was about 64.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £730,000 in April 2024.

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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)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromF33toD58
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Carolyn, Balcombes Hill, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Carolyn has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Dec 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Single-storey side and rear extension; First floor modification to enlarge existing accommodation; Pitched roof over existing kitchen, new roof finish and internal alterations

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    16/06942/FULL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2008
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of single storey side extension

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    08/00206/FUL
    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 Carolyn was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£712,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£730,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 April 2024Most recent

    £730,000

    +128.1%over 14 years
  2. 30 March 2010

    £320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 1AT: £195,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Balcombes Hill homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Carolyn outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,489

Street avg £3,742

Strongly above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par
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

0.6 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 1AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN17 1AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 1AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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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