What kind of home is Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW last change hands?

Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW last sold for £89,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,500 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and August 2006, Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW rose from £30,500 to £89,000, a change of £58,500. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN23 1JW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW in?

Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW sits in Ashford. It falls within the TN23 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

Police records around Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW is Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (311m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highworth Grammar School (560m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, TN23 1JW is New Street, 137m away. The nearest rail option is Ashford International Rail Station, 873m away.

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Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, Ashford, TN23 1JW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashford (TN23 1JW). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

Held since August 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 69.7% above the 2006 sale of £89,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 41.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2020from Mar 2010

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 33 Forge Lane, Ashford, TN23 1JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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.

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 at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£89,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2006Most recent
£89,000
+191.8%over 8 years
21 May 1998
£30,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN23 1JW: £120,000 (2015–2002).

Nearby sales in TN23 1JW

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

New Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN23 1JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN23 1JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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FAQ

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