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1 The Russets, Lees Close, Brabourne Lees, Ashford, TN25 6RW

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 34
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 The Russets

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

1 The Russets is a semi-detached house in Brabourne Lees, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 6RW). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows an F (score 34), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

1 The Russets sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F34
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Russets, Lees Close, Brabourne Lees, Ashford, TN25 6RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 The Russets, Lees Close, Brabourne Lees, Ashford, TN25 6RW

2decisions2extensions20documents2nearby
  1. Aug 2005
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Ground floor extension to front. First floor extension over garage

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    05/00971/AS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 The Russets has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£267,000

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 5 sales in TN25 6RW: £260,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Lees Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 The Russets lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

34 (F)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Russets

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
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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2 bed1 bath
£238k

1 Calland, Smeeth

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£313k

1 Bramley Close, Brabourne Lees

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2 bed1 bath
£317k

1 Capel Cottage, Barrow Hill, Sellindge

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Smeeth Community Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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 6RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN25 6RW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 6RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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