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8 Drake Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0UP

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Drake Road

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

8 Drake Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Willesborough, Ashford, Ashford (TN24 0UP). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 79 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 26 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 is 26.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2016
EPC improved fromD63toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Drake Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0UP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Drake Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Drake Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£263,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2016Most recent

    £263,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN24 0UP: £279,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Drake Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Drake Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,329

Street avg £3,391

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Drake Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£349k

1 Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough

TN24 0LX

3 bed
£311k

1 Albemarle Road, Willesborough

TN24 0HH

3 bed
£300k

1 Charlton Close, Willesborough

TN24 0JN

3 bed1 bath
£292k

1 Albion Place, Willesborough

TN24 0BU

3 bed1 bath
£421k

1 Birch Close, Willesborough

TN24 0RQ

3 bed2 bath
£302k

1 Bulleid Place

TN24 0PW

4 bed
£257k

1 Beazley Court

TN24 0PR

2 bed1 bath
£170k

1 Belmont Place

TN24 0PJ

2 bed1 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.
Full Ashford report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Park Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Willesborough Junior School. 8 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN24 0UP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Drake Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0UP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.