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5 Bircholt Forstal, Lees Road, East Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LF

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
143 m²
1539 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Bircholt Forstal

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

5 Bircholt Forstal is a semi-detached house in East Brabourne, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2018); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 143 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £506,000 is 44.6% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £350,000 in November 2018.

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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)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromC69toD67
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bircholt Forstal, Lees Road, East Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 5 Bircholt Forstal, Lees Road, East Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LF

2decisions2extensions4documents
  1. Jul 2002
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Front and rear extensions and loft conversion

    Extension
    Reference
    02/00827/AS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 5 Bircholt Forstal was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2018Most recent

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN25 5LF: £225,000 (2017–2007).

On the street

Versus other Bircholt Forstal homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bircholt Forstal

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

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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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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3 bed1 bath
£453k

1 Havillands Place, Wye

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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

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

Crime

63/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Bridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Brabourne Church of England Primary School. 2 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 TN25 5LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN25 5LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 5LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 5 Bircholt Forstal, Lees Road, East Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.