What type of property is Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

The current EPC rating for Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN18 4RW. Source: EPC Register.

How is Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW heated?

The latest EPC at Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW is in council tax band D.

Where is Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW located?

Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW sits in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN18 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

Police records around Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW 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.

Which schools serve Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

The closest primary school to Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW is Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW?

The closest bus stop to Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, TN18 4RW is The Eight Bells, 1.8km away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4RW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Gardeners Cottage

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

Gardeners Cottage is a detached house in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN18 4RW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 107), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromF25toD57

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Gardeners Cottage, Conghurst Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Gardeners Cottage has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Gardeners Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 TN18 4RW: £550,000 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Conghurst Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Gardeners Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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

1.8 km

The Eight Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN18 4RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN18 4RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 25 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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