What kind of home is Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS?

Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS?

Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS last sold for £262,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS have?

The current EPC rating for Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS?

Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN25 4BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS use?

The latest EPC at Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS have?

Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS has council approval for side extension granted in January 2016 under ref. 15/01597/AS. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS?

Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS is in council tax band E.

Which area is Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS in?

Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS sits in Challock, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN25 postcode district in Kent.

Is Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS in a safe area?

Police records around Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS?

The closest primary school to Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS is Challock Primary School (279m).

What transport links are near Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS?

The closest bus stop to Ashdown, Church Lane, TN25 4BS is The Stag, 330m away. In total there are 3 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ashdown, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BS

Extendable4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Ashdown

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

Ashdown is a three-bedroom detached house in Challock, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 4BS). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £506,000 sits 93.1% above the 2012 sale of £262,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 15% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012. At 130 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (156 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Summer houseYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2012

EPC improved fromF21toE42

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ashdown, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ashdown has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at Ashdown, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BS

4decisions2extensions32documents

Jan 2016
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of proposed car barn
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
15/01598/AS
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingSept 2020Decision
Loft ConversionJun 2020Decision

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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.

Ashdown valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£262,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 November 2012Most recent
£262,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN25 4BS: £420,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in TN25 4BS

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Ashdown runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,015

Street avg £4,205

Strongly below

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.3 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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Ashford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Stag — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Challock Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN25 4BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 4BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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