What type of property is Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ?

Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ?

Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ last sold for £615,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ have?

The current EPC rating for Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2020 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ?

Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (2,034 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN26 1NQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ heated?

The latest EPC at Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ have?

The only planning records linked to Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ?

Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ located?

Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ sits in Kingsnorth, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN26 postcode district.

Is Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ in a safe area?

Police records around Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ show an average of 48 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ?

The closest primary school to Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ is Furley Park Primary Academy (742m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The John Wallis Church of England Academy (2.4km).

What transport links are near Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ?

The closest bus stop to Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, TN26 1NQ is Poppy Mead, 861m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NQ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

189 m²

2034 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About Safe Haven

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

Safe Haven is a four-bedroom detached house in Kingsnorth, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 1NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 189 m² the property is well over the postcode median (136 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £787,000 is 28% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 41.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £615,000.

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

Bedrooms4

Outside

Private gardenYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Safe Haven

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jan 2020

EPC improved fromE50toC71

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £995 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at Safe Haven is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

3 applications on record at Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NQ

1decisions10documents2nearby

Sept 2004
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Description: Fell to ground level offshoot of main tree, one Oak tree (T1). Remove dead wood and bough touching cables, one Oak tree (T2). Remove boughs overhanging garage roof, one Oak tree (T3). Remove two boughs on each tree overhanging garden, three Oak trees (T5, 6 & 7)
Reference
04/00123/AS/TP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksSept 2024Decision
Tree WorksMay 2021Description: · Crown lift limbs less than 75mm diameter to 5.5 metres to give necessary highway clearance and allow light under the crowns; · Crown thin by 20%; · Prune back low laterals over buildings by 3-4 m to give adequate clearance; · Prune back low laterals over garden by 2-3 m; · Clear smaller diameter limbs (75mm or less) within 1m of cables. (Superseded spec -T1 Oak, carry out crown reduction by a maximum of 3 metres. T2 To T9 Group of Oaks . Carry out crown reductions by a maximum of 3 metres. Reason for works, excessive shading, branches getting close to property) .ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,Decision

Unlock Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NQ's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£787,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2020)

£615,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 September 2020Most recent
£615,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN26 1NQ: £600,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in TN26 1NQ

On the street

Versus other Steeds Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Safe Haven runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,254

Street avg £3,636

Above

Floor Area

189 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Safe Haven

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£569k

1 Meadow View, Hothfield

TN26 1DW

4 bed

£568k

1 Hall Farm Cottage, West Street, Hothfield

TN26 1EX

4 bed

£534k

1 Oak View, Shadoxhurst

TN26 1AS

4 bed2 bath

£407k

1 Moreton Terrace, Woodchurch Road, Shadoxhurst

TN26 1LG

4 bed2 bath

£468k

1 Eastwell Close, Shadoxhurst

TN26 1LA

3 bed1 bath

£364k

1 Myrtle Villas, Shadoxhurst

TN26 1LH

3 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Coach Drive, Hothfield

TN26 1DY

3 bed1 bath

£833k

1 Chequers Green, Shadoxhurst

TN26 1AY

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

48/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Poppy Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Furley Park Primary Academy. 6 schools 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 TN26 1NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 1NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Safe Haven, Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.