1 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW
About 1 Rothermere Close
1 Rothermere Close is a semi-detached house in Benenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. At 74 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (74–132 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
1 Rothermere Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1 Rothermere Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 Rothermere Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
1 Rothermere Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£229,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4DW: £260,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in TN17 4DW
18 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW
Sold Dec 2024
£260,00012 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW
Sold Sept 2024
£243,75015 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW
Sold Apr 2023
£285,0005 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW
Sold Mar 2023
£230,00019 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW
Sold Jul 2022
£300,000
Everything we know about 1 Rothermere Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Rothermere Close homes
1 Rothermere Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 74 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Village Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Benenden 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB