What kind of home is 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR sell for?

12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR last sold for £375,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £79,995 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 1995 and August 2024, 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR rose from £79,995 to £375,000, a change of £295,005. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN23 3LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR use?

The latest EPC at 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR in?

12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR sits in Kingsnorth, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN23 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

Police records around 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR 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 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

The closest primary school to 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School (815m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The John Wallis Church of England Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is Bell Chapel Close, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Chestnut Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3LR

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Chestnut Lane

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

12 Chestnut Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Kingsnorth, Ashford, Ashford (TN23 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £375,000 in August 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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 3)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2023from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Chestnut Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Chestnut Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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.

Price for 12 Chestnut Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2024Most recent
£375,000
+19.8%over 3 years
29 April 2021
£313,000
+191.2%over 19 years
23 July 2001
£107,500
+34.4%over 6 years
22 June 1995
£79,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN23 3LR: £445,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in TN23 3LR

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Lane homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Chestnut Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,440

Street avg £2,886

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Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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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.

£373k

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1 Britannia Lane

TN23 3PL

3 bed2 bath

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1 Bridleway Lane, Kingsnorth

TN23 3LN

4 bed2 bath

£358k

1 2 Ivy Cottage, The Street, Great Chart

TN23 3AT

2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Bryony Drive, Kingsnorth

TN23 3RE

2 bed

£461k

1 Bell Chapel Close, Kingsnorth

TN23 3NN

4 bed2 bath

£497k

1 Brisley Court, Kingsnorth

TN23 3GE

4 bed

£548k

1 Antonius Court

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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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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bell Chapel Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN23 3LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN23 3LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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