What kind of home is 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU last sold for £375,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £170,000 in February 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2004 and September 2024, 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU rose from £170,000 to £375,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU in?

4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU sits in Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

Police records around 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU 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 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

The closest primary school to 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU is Rolvenden Primary School (197m).

What is the nearest station to 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, TN17 4LU is Post Office, 148m away. The nearest underground option is Rolvenden Rail Station (KESR), 2.4km away.

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4 Sparkeswood Avenue, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LU

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Sparkeswood Avenue

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

4 Sparkeswood Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 4LU). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 76.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £375,000 in September 2024.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE52toD68

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Sparkeswood Avenue, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Sparkeswood Avenue 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£401,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£375,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2024Most recent
£375,000
+65.9%over 9 years
5 November 2014
£226,000
+32.9%over 10 years
27 February 2004
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 4LU: £276,000 (2021–2012).

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On the street

Versus other Sparkeswood Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Sparkeswood Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,788

Street avg £2,511

Strongly above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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

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

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rolvenden Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 4LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 15 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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