What kind of home is 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG last change hands?

23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG last sold for £152,000 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and April 2002, 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG rose from £90,000 to £152,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

The current EPC rating for 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG use?

The latest EPC at 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG in?

23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG sits in Headcorn, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN27 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

Police records around 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 23% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

The closest primary school to 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG is Headcorn Primary School (859m).

What transport links are near 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG?

The closest bus stop to 23 Downs Close, TN27 9UG is Gibbs Hill, 208m away. The nearest rail option is Headcorn Rail Station, 489m away.

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23 Downs Close, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9UG

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Downs Close

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

23 Downs Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Headcorn, Ashford, Ashford (TN27 9UG). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in April 2002. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 sits 131.6% above the 2002 sale of £152,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from May 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%45%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Downs Close, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Downs Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

23 Downs Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£152,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2002Most recent
£152,000
+64.3%over 4 years
8 September 1997
£92,500
+2.8%over 2 years
21 August 1995
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN27 9UG: £305,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in TN27 9UG

On the street

Versus other Downs Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 23 Downs Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,924

Street avg £3,403

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Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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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2 bed1 bath

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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

Gibbs Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Headcorn Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN27 9UG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN27 9UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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