What type of property is 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN26 1LP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP 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 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP located?

5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP sits in Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN26 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

Police records around 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP 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 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

The closest primary school to 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP is Chilmington Green Primary School (2.8km). The closest secondary is Chilmington Green School (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP is Church Lane, 25m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Rectory Bungalows, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1LP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Rectory Bungalows

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

5 Rectory Bungalows is a mid-terrace house in Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 1LP). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD68toE53

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rectory Bungalows, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Rectory Bungalows 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.

5 Rectory Bungalows has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£198,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Rectory Bungalows homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Rectory Bungalows is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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

0.0 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.7 km

Chilmington Green 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 TN26 1LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 1LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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