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Oaklands, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BD

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
213 m²
2293 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Oaklands

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

Oaklands is a five-bedroom detached house in Bethersden, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2293 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 213 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 47.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £666,000 is 17.9% above the 2017 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageIntegral
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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.

Oaklands ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from May 2014
EPC improved fromG15toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Oaklands, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Oaklands, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BD

2decisions19documents1nearby
  1. Mar 2015
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a replacement dwelling and creation of new access

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    15/00055/AS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Oaklands has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£666,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 47.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£565,000

Growth on file: 47.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2017Most recent

    £565,000

    +240.4%over 3 years

  2. 20 October 2014

    £166,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN26 3BD: £454,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Ashford Road homes

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

On habitable rooms, Oaklands stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,653

Street avg £4,133

Below

Floor Area

213 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Oaklands

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£681k

1 Bournes Place, Woodchurch

TN26 3PD

5 bed2 bath
£745k

1 George Grove, Bethersden

TN26 3BT

4 bed2 bath
£482k

1 Eugene Cottages, High Halden

TN26 3BS

4 bed2 bath
£434k

1 Appledore Road, Woodchurch

TN26 3TG

4 bed1 bath
£453k

1 Beacon Cottages, Ashford Road, Bethersden

TN26 3AX

3 bed
£688k

1 Garden Close, Woodchurch

TN26 3NX

£375k

1 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden

TN26 3AS

3 bed
£344k

1 Hookstead, High Halden

TN26 3NF

3 bed
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

Oakhurst Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 3BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 Oaklands, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.