What type of property is 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ last change hands?

8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ last sold for £109,000 in April 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

The only planning records linked to 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ located?

8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ sits in Ashford. It falls within the TN23 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

Police records around 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ 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.

Which schools serve 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

The closest primary school to 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ is Victoria Road Primary School (442m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The North School (936m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ is Vicarage Lane, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Ashford International Rail Station, 472m away.

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8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, Ashford, TN23 1NJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 College Court

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

8 College Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashford (TN23 1NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 62 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in April 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 39.4% above the 2010 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromF32toE50

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, Ashford, TN23 1NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 College Court, Vicarage Lane, Ashford, TN23 1NJ

0decisions1nearby

Sept 2000
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Description: T1 Sycamore, T2 Ash, T6 Horse Chestnut - reduce and reshape crowns by 30%
Reference
00/04034/TP/AS
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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.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£109,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 April 2010Most recent
£109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN23 1NJ: £172,000 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in TN23 1NJ

On the street

Versus other Vicarage Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 College Court is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,758

Street avg £1,883

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Ashford district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Vicarage Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Victoria Road Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN23 1NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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