What kind of home is 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN is a detached house.

When did 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN last change hands?

5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN last sold for £200,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £66,000 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and March 2020, 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN rose from £66,000 to £200,000, a change of £134,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN17 4JN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN use?

The latest EPC at 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN was a refusal for demolition and rebuild (ref. 21/00920/AS) in July 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN in?

5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN sits in Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN17 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

Police records around 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN 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.

What schools are near 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

The closest primary school to 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN is Rolvenden Primary School (2.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Rolvenden Hill, TN17 4JN is The Bungalows, 63m away. The nearest underground option is Rolvenden Rail Station (KESR), 448m away.

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5 Rolvenden Hill, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4JN

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Rolvenden Hill

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

5 Rolvenden Hill is a detached house in Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 4JN). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 sits 107% above the 2020 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 16.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. At 117 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (148 m² median across 9 EPCs). Last sale on file: £200,000 in March 2020.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rolvenden Hill, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 Rolvenden Hill was refused — worth checking the council file.

Aug 2021
Demolition And RebuildFull
In report
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings to allow construction of replacement dwelling with integrated garage.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
21/01342/AS
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Jul 2021
Demolition And RebuildFull
In report
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings to allow construction of replacement dwelling with integrated garage.
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
21/00920/AS
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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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

23 March 2020Most recent
£200,000
+203.0%over 22 years
7 November 1997
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 4JN: £535,000 (2022–2015).

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Versus other Rolvenden Hill homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Rolvenden Hill runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,709

Street avg £2,535

Below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Bungalows — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Rolvenden Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 4JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 30 points of interest in total.

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