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1 Heron Cottages, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, Cranbrook, TN18 5QE

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Heron Cottages

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

1 Heron Cottages is a semi-detached house in Newenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN18 5QE). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £418,000 is 17.7% above the 2020 sale price. Sold June 2020 for £355,000.

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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 3)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromF21toG1
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
Solid FuelDual

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%23%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromG1toE48
Main Fuel
DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
23%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Heron Cottages, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, Cranbrook, TN18 5QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Heron Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications 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.

1 Heron Cottages saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£355,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2020Most recent

    £355,000

    +31.5%over 3 years
  2. 30 June 2016

    £270,000

    +18.9%over 2 years
  3. 22 October 2013

    £227,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN18 5QE: £187,500 (2025–1996).

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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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

The White Hart — bus stop.

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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 5QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN18 5QE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN18 5QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 12 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Heron Cottages, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, Cranbrook, TN18 5QE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.