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1 Knoxbridge Cottages, Cranbrook Road, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2BX

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
208 m²
2239 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Knoxbridge Cottages

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

1 Knoxbridge Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Frittenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 2BX). It has a recorded floor area of 208 m² (around 2239 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 95), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 55.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £539,000 sits 68.4% above the 2013 sale of £320,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 17.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013).

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Valuation

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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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Parkingoff_road

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from May 2011
EPC improved fromE41toD63
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%16%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2015from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Knoxbridge Cottages, Cranbrook Road, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Knoxbridge Cottages has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. May 2014
    ExtensionAmendment
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed): Single storey rear extension

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    14/01399/LDC
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2014
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00950/PNHOUS
    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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£539,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 55.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£320,000

Growth on file: 55.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 November 2013Most recent

    £320,000

    +166.7%over 2 years
  2. 21 August 2011

    £120,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in TN17 2BX: £160,000 (2019–2011).

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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.

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

The Knoxbridge Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Frittenden Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN17 2BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN17 2BX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 2BX

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
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 11 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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