What kind of home is 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

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

What is the EPC rating for 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN26 1LP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP use?

The latest EPC at 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP in?

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

Is 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Rectory Bungalows, TN26 1LP is Church Lane, 25m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Rectory Bungalows, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1LP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Rectory Bungalows

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

8 Rectory Bungalows is a mid-terrace house in Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 1LP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 7 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 55 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 8 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 7)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2009from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromC75toF24

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Very GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2013from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromF24toD60

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2016from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD60toF38

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Oct 2023from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromF38toE51

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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

Jul 2024from Oct 2023

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Dec 2024from Jul 2024

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Rectory Bungalows, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£224,000

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.

8 Rectory Bungalows outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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