What kind of home is 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP last change hands?

2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP last sold for £300,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2018 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP have?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP was a refusal for two-storey side extension (ref. 24/03259/FULL) in March 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP in?

2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP sits in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN18 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

Police records around 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 71% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

The closest primary school to 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP is Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.3km).

What transport links are near 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, TN18 4RP is The Eight Bells, 164m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4RP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Elfords Cottages

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

2 Elfords Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN18 4RP). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 22.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 36.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2025. Sold July 2018 for £300,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromG9toD60

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elfords Cottages, Hastings Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey side extension application was refused at 2 Elfords Cottages in 2025.

Mar 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Agent
Go Plans
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
24/03259/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 Elfords Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2018Most recent
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN18 4RP: £260,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in TN18 4RP

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Eight Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Hawkhurst 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 TN18 4RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN18 4RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 24 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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