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

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
182 m²
1959 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Kingfishers

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

Kingfishers is a detached house in Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 1AT). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 6 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil.

At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £847,000 is 42.4% above the 2013 sale price.

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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 6)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Mar 2012
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2013from May 2012
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing
DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting
50%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2015from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD57toE53
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Feb 2015from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromE53toD57
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2020from Feb 2015
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
17%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Kingfishers has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Dec 2007
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side of property

    Side extension of existing kitchen to provide dining area

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    07/03677/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2007
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    EIA Screening Opinion - Side extension of existing kitchen to provide dining area (TW/07/03677)

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    07/03682/EIASCR
    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.

Kingfishers has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£847,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£595,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2013Most recent

    £595,000

    +25.3%over 8 years
  2. 11 September 2005

    £475,000

    +61.0%over 5 years
  3. 18 January 2000

    £295,000

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.

Price per m² for Kingfishers lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,269

Street avg £4,482

Strongly below

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above
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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