What type of property is 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT?

31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT?

31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN26 1DT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT?

31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT located?

31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT sits in Hothfield, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN26 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT?

Police records around 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 79% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT?

The closest primary school to 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT is Godinton Primary School (2.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Beech Drive, TN26 1DT is School, 210m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Beech Drive, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1DT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 31 Beech Drive

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

31 Beech Drive is a semi-detached house in Hothfield, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

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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.

31 Beech Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Jul 2011

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2023from Jan 2016

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Oct 2023

EPC improved fromD64toC80

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Beech Drive, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Beech Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

31 Beech Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£216,000

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 4 sales in TN26 1DT: £109,998 (2007–1998).

Nearby sales in TN26 1DT

17 Beech Drive, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1DT
Sold Sept 2007
£159,000

On the street

Versus other Beech Drive homes

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

31 Beech Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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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

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

School — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Godinton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN26 1DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 1DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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