Flat 3, 26 Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BE
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is an end-of-terrace house in Ashford (TN23 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 44 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–44 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 112.5% above the 2025 sale of £64,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 41.8% below the postcode norm. A recent sale: £64,000 in June 2025. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 November 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£136,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.1% per year over 17 years.
£64,000
Growth on file: -3.1% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
24 June 2025Most recent
£64,000
-28.9%over 1 year6 May 2024
£90,001
-18.2%over 16 years18 March 2008
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TN23 1BE: £320,000 (2025–2008).
Nearby sales in TN23 1BE
Versus other Bank Street homes
On years held, Flat 3 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,455
Street avg £2,348
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
247/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Bank Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Victoria Road Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.7dB







