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16 Brook Lane Cottages, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6HG

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 43
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Brook Lane Cottages

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

16 Brook Lane Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sellindge, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 6HG). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 28.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £385,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.

16 Brook Lane Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD58toE43
Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
33%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Brook Lane Cottages, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Brook Lane Cottages, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6HG

1decisions1extensions9documents2nearby
  1. Jan 2024
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion including rooflight to rear

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    24/0053/FH
    Full record in report

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£385,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 February 2023Most recent

    £385,000

    +156.7%over 17 years
  2. 22 September 2005

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN25 6HG: £347,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 Brook Lane Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,895

Street avg £2,695

On par

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Brook Lane Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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

0.1 km

Greenfields — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Sellindge Primary School. 1 school 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 6HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN25 6HG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 6HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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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