What kind of home is 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR last sold for £465,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and May 2026, 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR rose from £150,000 to £465,000, a change of £315,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 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 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR use?

The latest EPC at 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

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

Which area is 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR in?

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

What is crime like near 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

Police records around 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR show an average of 247 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

The closest primary school to 18 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 transport links are near 18 Chestnut Lane, TN23 3LR?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 Chestnut Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3LR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Chestnut Lane

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

18 Chestnut Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Kingsnorth, Ashford, Ashford (TN23 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £465,000 — fresh data. Across 2002–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 128% 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Chestnut Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£465,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2026Most recent
£465,000
+210.0%over 24 years
28 March 2002
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN23 3LR: £450,000 (2026–2024).

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.

18 Chestnut Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,306

Street avg £3,008

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£467k

1 Bell Chapel Close, Kingsnorth

TN23 3NN

4 bed2 bath

£507k

1 Brisley Court, Kingsnorth

TN23 3GE

4 bed

£392k

1 Bridleway Lane, Kingsnorth

TN23 3LN

4 bed2 bath

£588k

1 Antonius Court

TN23 3PJ

4 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Bluebell Close, Kingsnorth

TN23 3NG

3 bed2 bath

£361k

1 Britannia Lane

TN23 3PL

3 bed2 bath

£320k

1 Brisley Close, Kingsnorth

TN23 3HF

5 bed3 bath

£576k

1 Aspen Drive

TN23 3QP

6 bed4 bath

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

247/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

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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