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1 Downsview Cottage, Westwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4LE

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Downsview Cottage

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

1 Downsview Cottage is a semi-detached house in Westwell, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 4LE). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromE51toF32
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Oct 2016from Apr 2014
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
71%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2017from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromF37toD65
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2024from Mar 2017
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
45%90%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Downsview Cottage, Westwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 1 Downsview Cottage.

2 applications on record at 1 Downsview Cottage, Westwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4LE

1decisions22documents
  1. Aug 2016
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Recladding of existing external walls with rendered finish

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00519/AS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Solar PanelsDecision

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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.

1 Downsview Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 3 sales in TN25 4LE: £160,000 (2011–2003).

On the street

Versus other Westwell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Downsview Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Downsview Cottage

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

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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
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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.
Full Ashford report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

The Woolpack — bus stop.

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 TN25 4LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN25 4LE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 4LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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

Common questions

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