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5 Downs Close, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LB

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Downs Close

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

5 Downs Close is a semi-detached house in Charing, Ashford, Ashford (TN27 0LB). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

5 Downs Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD59toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Downs Close, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Downs Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Downs Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 2 sales in TN27 0LB: £114,000 (2003–2002).

On the street

Versus other Downs Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Downs Close

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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.
£242k

1 Cornwallis House, Alderbed Close, Charing

TN27 0DG

£233k

1 Clearmount Drive, Charing

TN27 0LH

£232k

1 Downs Close, Charing

TN27 0LB

£257k

1 Centenary Close, Charing

TN27 0LL

£229k

1 Ellen Close, Charing

TN27 0GX

2 bed1 bath
£267k

1 Eliza Cottages, Old Ashford Road, Charing

TN27 0JG

2 bed1 bath
£215k

1 Harrison Court, Pluckley Road, Charing

TN27 0BZ

£214k

1 Hill Court, Charing Hill, Charing

TN27 0NL

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Charing Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 TN27 0LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN27 0LB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN27 0LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 5 Downs Close, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.