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5 Twysden, Bodiam Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5LF

Extendable3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 35
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Twysden

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

5 Twysden is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN18 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows an F (score 35), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 5-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 74 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £387,000 is 31.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 69.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F35
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from May 2009
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Twysden, Bodiam Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Mar 2024
    PorchFull
    In report

    Variation of Condition 2 of 19/01474/FULL - to amend design of porch

    Agent
    Kent Design Studio Ltd
    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00147/FULL
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2019
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Demolition of single garage, conservatory, single storey rear extension and outbuilding and erection of a two storey side extension including porch canopy to front and a single storey rear extension

    Agent
    Kent Design Studio Ltd
    ExtensionDemolition
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    19/01474/FULL
    View planning record
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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 1996.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£295,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 April 2015Most recent

    £295,000

    +22.9%over 5 years
  2. 12 August 2009

    £240,000

    +189.2%over 12 years
  3. 20 December 1996

    £83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN18 5LF: £270,000 (2018–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Bodiam Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Twysden runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,986

Street avg £3,448

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
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.

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

0.1 km

Sandhurst Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Sandhurst Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN18 5LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN18 5LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN18 5LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

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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