What kind of home is 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ last change hands?

1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ last sold for £330,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and September 2020, 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ rose from £65,000 to £330,000, a change of £265,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in July 2003 under ref. 03/00590/AS. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ in?

1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ sits in Willesborough, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN24 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

Police records around 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ is Willesborough Infant School (1.3km), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Norton Knatchbull School (337m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birch Close, TN24 0RQ is The Norton Knatchbull School, 440m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Birch Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RQ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Birch Close

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

1 Birch Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Willesborough, Ashford, Ashford (TN24 0RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £421,000 is 27.6% above the 2020 sale price. Sold September 2020 for £330,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birch Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birch Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Birch Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RQ

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Jul 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
03/00590/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.

Latest sale on 1 Birch Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£421,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£330,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2020Most recent
£330,000
+407.7%over 22 years
16 April 1998
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN24 0RQ: £192,750 (2019–2008).

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Norton Knatchbull School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Norton Knatchbull School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN24 0RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN24 0RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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