What type of property is 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS last change hands?

2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS last sold for £410,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £340,000 in June 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

Across 2 sales between June 2021 and April 2024, 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS rose from £340,000 to £410,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN17 2RS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS located?

2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS sits in Kilndown, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN17 postcode district in Kent.

Is 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

The closest primary school to 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS is Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, TN17 2RS is Quarry Centre, 404m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, Kilndown, Cranbrook, TN17 2RS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Providence Cottages

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

2 Providence Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kilndown, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 2RS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (168 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£470/sq ft) was about 139.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £410,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Providence Cottages, Chicks Lane, Kilndown, Cranbrook, TN17 2RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2021
OutbuildingFull
In report
New garage
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
21/03265/FULL
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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.

2 Providence Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£410,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2024Most recent
£410,000
+20.6%over 2 years
22 June 2021
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 2RS: £451,000 (2018–2005).

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On the street

Versus other Chicks Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Providence Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,062

Street avg £2,845

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

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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

0.4 km

Quarry Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 2RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

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60 dB

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