Flood Risk
High chance of flooding. Greater than 1 in 30 annual chance.
High
35 Forgefield, Bethersden, TN26 3BL
This is not a sales listing. Propbar data is compiled for informational purposes.
Current rating
E· 48/100
Below average
Potential rating
C· 69/100
After improvements
Annual cost
£1,172
Heating, hot water, lighting
Potential saving
£229/yr
6 recommended improvements
Rating chart
Could reach CRated E today — the recommended improvements could lift it to C (48 to 69 out of 100).
Energy Rating
Current
Potential
A
B
C
69
D
E
48
F
G
Compliance
Meets letting minimumMeets the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies.
- Letting statusMeets the EPC E minimum needed to let on most tenancies.Meets minimum
- Green mortgageLower ratings are less likely to qualify for green mortgage deals.Unlikely
Running costs
Save £229/yrAnnual energy cost is around £1,172, with about £229/year of savings still on the table.
£1,172/year
£943/year
£229 less a year after 6 improvements
Heating
£895/year
Hot Water
£172/year
Lighting
£105/year
Solid bar shows the cost after improvements; the faded end is the potential saving.
Shows today's estimated yearly cost of heating, hot water and lighting, and how much you could save each year by following the recommended improvements.
Total Cost
£1,172/year
Current cost
£943/year
£229 less
Potential cost after 6 improvements
Heating
£895/year
Current cost
£767/year
£128 less
After improvements
You could save up to £128 a year with 3 improvements
Hot Water
£172/year
Current cost
£117/year
£55 less
After improvements
You could save up to £55 a year with 1 improvement
Lighting
£105/year
Current cost
£59/year
£46 less
After improvements
You could save up to £46 a year with 1 improvement
Walls, windows & heating
6 recommendationsHow the assessor rated each part of the building, from walls and windows to the heating system.
Building Fabric
Component
Description
Rating
WallsVery Poor
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
RoofGood
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
FloorN/A
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
N/A
WindowsAverage
Mostly double glazing
Average
Heating Systems
Component
Description
Rating
Main heatingAverage
Boiler and radiators, coal, Electric storage heaters
Average
Heating controlsVery Poor
No time or thermostatic control of room temperature
Very Poor
Hot waterAverage
From main system, no cylinder thermostat, plus solar
Average
LightingPoor
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor
Environmental impact
Near potentialEnvironmental score sits at 19/100. The property is broadly at its emissions potential.
Energy Rating
Current
Potential
A
B
C
D
E
F
32
G
19
CO₂ emissions
How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.
9t/yr
6.3t/yr
after improvementsFor comparison, the average UK home produces about 6 tonnes a year.
Energy use
How much energy the home uses each year.
457kWh/yr
300kWh/yr
after improvementsSource: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 4 Jul 2017. Check on GOV.UK Guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Letting rules have exemptions and apply to privately rented homes — check GOV.UK and the PRS Exemptions Register before relying on this.
Property Information
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
house
1950–1966 Estimated
This three-bedroom house is located at 35 Forgefield in Kent (TN26 3BL). It offers one bathroom and around 78 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of E and dates from 1950–1966. Land Registry records a sale at £230,000 in November 2017. Nearby shops include Morrisons Daily, Co-op Brookfield, The Southern Co-operative Co and Budgens Bungalow, the closest about 6.0 km away. The nearest stations are Pluckley Railway Station, Tenterden Town Railway Station and Ashford International Railway Station, around 3.3 km away. Broadband coverage in the area is good and mobile coverage is strong. The Environment Agency rates this address at high risk of flooding.
Sale Analysis
Last Asking Price
£325,000
Last on market 5 years ago
Propbar's Valuation Beta
£XXX
Range £XXX – £XXX
Price position
- Much lower. The asking price is much lower than similar homes nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
- A bit lower. The asking price is a bit lower than similar homes nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
- About right. The asking price is in line with similar homes nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
- A bit higher. The asking price is a bit higher than similar homes nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
- Much higher. The asking price is much higher than similar homes nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.
Price per sq ft
£XXX
Based on 840 ft²
Last Sold
£330,000
Sold April 2021 · -£5,000 (-2%)
Market Timeline
—
Not currently listed
Times Listed
1 listing
First listing
Off the market. This home is not currently listed for sale or to rent.
Rental Analysis
Last Asking Rent
—
Not currently listed
Propbar's Valuation Beta
£XXX pcm
Range £XXX – £XXX pcm
Rent position
- Much lower. The asking rent is much lower than similar properties nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
- A bit lower. The asking rent is a bit lower than similar properties nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
- About right. The asking rent is in line with similar properties nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
- A bit higher. The asking rent is a bit higher than similar properties nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
- Much higher. The asking rent is much higher than similar properties nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.
Gross Yield
X.X%
Annual return rate
Last Let
—
No record
Days on Market
—
Not currently listed
Times Listed
—
No history
Let. This home has been rented out and is no longer available.
Property report
1 of 12sections reviewed
Local Access
7 transport links nearby
Poor
Building
Built 1950–1966.
End-Of-Terrace House
Tenure & Ownership
Freehold confirmed by HM Land Registry. Unlock to reveal owner, charges and restrictions.
1 title · £10
Market History
Listing history, price moves and time on market for this address.
Last sold £330,000 • Apr 2021
Area Analytics
Sold prices, sales volumes and market pace for TN26 over the last 24 months.
Planning Status
Nothing on record for this property. See what's being applied for and built around it.
None on record
Energy Performance Certificate
Meets the minimum EPC E required to let the property today.
EPC E
Crime & Safety
Safety score for TN26 3BL, the recent trend and offence-by-offence breakdown.
Air Quality & Health
Pollutant levels, the official index and health context for this address.
Area Prosperity
Where TN26 3BL sits on the national prosperity ladder, and what drives it.
Schools & Catchment
Admission chances, ratings and catchment status for 4 schools nearby.
Propbar Assessment
Planning Constraints 1 4
- Flood RiskPremium
- Listed BuildingPremium
- Ramsar SitePremium
- Area of Outstanding Natural BeautyPremium
- Protected WoodlandPremium
- Protected Nature ReservePremium
- Built-up AreaPremium
- Historic BattlefieldPremium
- Protected Wreck SitePremium
- World Heritage SitePremium
- Scheduled MonumentPremium
- Brownfield LandPremium
Noise
- Road NoisePremium
- Rail NoisePremium
Safety 1
- Potential Lead PlumbingPremium
- Crime RiskPremium
Broadband 1
- Mobile CoveragePremium
- Fixed BroadbandPremium
Energy & Compliance
- MEES CompliancePremium
- Green Mortgage BenefitsPremium