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The Thorne, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AF

17 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
12
From EPC
Floor area
440 m²
4736 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About The Thorne

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

The Thorne is a detached house in Bethersden, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 3AF). It has a recorded floor area of 440 m² (around 4736 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 440 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 17 planning records sit against the property, 12 approved, 2 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision.

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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.

The Thorne's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Thorne, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Thorne has been through 12 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

17 applications on record at The Thorne, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AF

14decisions1extensions97documents1nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jan 2002
    ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed conversion of redundant farm buildings to office accommodation.

    Reference
    01/00934/AS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. FullDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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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.

The Thorne has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,193,000

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 TN26 3AF: £418,000 (2020–2005).

On the street

Versus other Forge Hill homes

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

Floor Area for The Thorne runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

440 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

12 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Thorne

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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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1 Eugene Cottages, High Halden

TN26 3BS

4 bed2 bath
£453k

1 Beacon Cottages, Ashford Road, Bethersden

TN26 3AX

3 bed
£452k

1 3, The Green, Woodchurch

TN26 3PE

£434k

1 Appledore Road, Woodchurch

TN26 3TG

4 bed1 bath
£429k

1 Bishop Close, High Halden

TN26 3BH

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

0.1 km

The Dene — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bethersden Primary School. 1 school 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 3AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN26 3AF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 3AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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