What type of property is 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW?

8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW last change hands?

8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW last sold for £205,000 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in March 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW?

8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN17 4DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW?

8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW located?

8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW sits in Benenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW?

Police records around 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW 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 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW?

The closest primary school to 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW is Benenden Church of England Primary School (342m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Rothermere Close, TN17 4DW is Village Hall, 119m away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Rothermere Close

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

8 Rothermere Close is a two-bedroom 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 1983-1990 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 across 18 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since February 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2004–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 115.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 21% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 28.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Rothermere Close, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Rothermere Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Rothermere Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 115.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2005)

£205,000

Growth on file: 115.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

12 February 2005Most recent
£205,000
+70.8%
31 January 2005
£120,000
+26.3%over 11 months
5 March 2004
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 4DW: £260,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Rothermere Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Rothermere Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,770

Street avg £2,414

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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.

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

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Benenden Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN17 4DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 4DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 7 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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