How many bedrooms does 7 Forge Hill have?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF is a 2 bedroom bungalow. (Source: Vepler)

What is the EPC rating for 7 Forge Hill?

The current EPC rating for 7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF is E with an energy efficiency score of 52. The potential rating is C. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

When was 7 Forge Hill built?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF was built in the 1967 period. (Source: Vepler)

Where is 7 Forge Hill located?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF is located in South East, Kent. (Source: Vepler)

Is 7 Forge Hill for sale?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF is not currently listed for sale or rent on Propbar. (Source: Vepler)

When was 7 Forge Hill last listed for sale?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF was last listed for sale in April 2011 with an asking price of £225,000. (Source: Vepler)

When was 7 Forge Hill last available to rent?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF was last available to rent in July 2013 at £1,600 per month. (Source: Vepler)

What is the floor area of 7 Forge Hill?

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF has a total floor area of 45 square metres (484 sq ft), which is approximately 23 sq m per bedroom. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

7 Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

This is not a sales listing. Propbar data is compiled for informational purposes.

Certificate date

Current rating

E· 52/100

Below average

Potential rating

C· 78/100

After improvements

Annual cost

£1,315

Heating, hot water, lighting

Potential saving

£336/yr

6 recommended improvements

Rating chart

Could reach C

Rated E today — the recommended improvements could lift it to C (52 to 78 out of 100).

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Compliance

Meets letting minimum

Meets the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies.

Letting status
Meets the EPC E minimum needed to let on most tenancies.
Meets minimum
Green mortgage
Lower ratings are less likely to qualify for green mortgage deals.
Unlikely

Running costs

Save £336/yr

Annual energy cost is around £1,315, with about £336/year of savings still on the table.

£1,315/year

£979/year

£336 less a year after 6 improvements

Heating

£1,045/year

Hot Water

£149/year

Lighting

£121/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

£1,315/year

Current cost

£979/year

£336 less

Potential cost after 6 improvements

Heating

£1,045/year

Current cost

£825/year

£220 less

After improvements

You could save up to £220 a year with 3 improvements

Hot Water

£149/year

Current cost

£94/year

£55 less

After improvements

You could save up to £55 a year with 1 improvement

Lighting

£121/year

Current cost

£60/year

£61 less

After improvements

You could save up to £61 a year with 1 improvement

Walls, windows & heating

6 recommendations

How the assessor rated each part of the building, from walls and windows to the heating system.

Building Fabric

Component

Description

Rating

WallsPoor

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

RoofVery Poor

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

FloorN/A

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

N/A

WindowsAverage

Fully double glazed

Average

Heating Systems

Component

Description

Rating

Main heatingGood

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Heating controlsGood

Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs

Good

Hot waterGood

From main system

Good

LightingVery Poor

No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Secondary heatingN/A

Room heaters, electric

N/A

Environmental impact

Could reach C

Environmental score sits at 51/100 with substantial room to 77/100 after improvements.

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Low environmental impact - lower CO2 emissions

High environmental impact - higher CO2 emissions

CO₂ emissions

How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.

3.1t/yr

1.2t/yr

after improvements

For comparison, the average UK home produces about 6 tonnes a year.

Energy use

How much energy the home uses each year.

392kWh/yr

151kWh/yr

after improvements

Certificate history

2 certificates

2 certificates on file — track how the rating has changed over time.

This property has 2 EPC certificates on record.

E 52

17 Jun 2024 Current

Currently shown

D 63

10 Oct 2008

View this certificate

Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 17 Jun 2024. 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

2 Bedrooms

Bungalow

1967–1975 Estimated

This two-bedroom bungalow is located at 7 Forge Hill in Kent (TN26 3AF). It offers around 45 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of E and dates from 1967–1975. 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 medium risk of flooding.

Sale Analysis

Last Asking Price

£225,000

Last on market 15 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 484 ft²

Last Sold

—

No record

Market Timeline

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

1 listing

First listing

Rental Analysis

Last Asking Rent

£1,600 pcm

£19,200 per year · Last on market 13 years ago

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

£1,600 pcm

Listed July 2013

Days on Market

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

1 listing

First listing

Property report

1 of 12sections reviewed

Local Access

7 transport links nearby

Poor

Building

Built 1967–1975.

Semi-Detached 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.

2 listings

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

Flood Risk

Medium chance of flooding. Between 1 in 100 and 1 in 30 annual chance.

Medium

Energy Performance Certificate

Meets the minimum EPC E required to let the property today.

EPC E

Crime & Safety

Safety score for TN26 3AF, 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 3AF 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

Flood Risk
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Listed Building
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Ramsar Site
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Protected Woodland
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Protected Nature Reserve
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Built-up Area
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Historic Battlefield
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Protected Wreck Site
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World Heritage Site
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Scheduled Monument
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Brownfield Land
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Noise

Road Noise
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Rail Noise
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Safety 1

Potential Lead Plumbing
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Crime Risk
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Broadband 1

Mobile Coverage
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Fixed Broadband
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Energy & Compliance

MEES Compliance
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Green Mortgage Benefits
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