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18 Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Forgefield

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

18 Forgefield is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bethersden, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 3BL). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£586/sq ft) was about 97.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2014. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £422,500.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE47toC71
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Sept 2014
Low Energy Lighting
20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL

1decisions1extensions11documents1nearby
  1. Jul 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension of existing bungalow to form link attached dwelling, creation of new access and off road parking

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00717/AS
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

18 Forgefield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£422,500

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2024Most recent

    £422,500

    +38.5%over 9 years

  2. 14 October 2014

    £305,000

    +40.6%

  3. 18 May 2014

    £217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN26 3BL: £409,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Forgefield homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Forgefield runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,306

Street avg £3,979

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Forgefield

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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£375k

1 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden

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3 bed
£344k

1 Hookstead, High Halden

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3 bed
£265k

1 Chester Avenue, Bethersden

TN26 3BW

3 bed
£434k

1 Appledore Road, Woodchurch

TN26 3TG

4 bed1 bath
£482k

1 Eugene Cottages, High Halden

TN26 3BS

4 bed2 bath

1 Burnt Oak, Ashford Road, Bethersden

TN26 3BQ

2 bed1 bath
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 George — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 3BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN26 3BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 3BL

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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