12 Bensted, Ashford, TN23 5YQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £255,997 , which equates to approximately £410 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2015 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £85,997, representing a 50.6% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £255,997 is:

  • 4.8% lower than the average property price on Bensted
  • 3.9% lower than the average in the TN23 5YQ postcode area
  • and 29.4% lower than the average price for Ashford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 February 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£255,997
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£410
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Bensted, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5YQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Feb 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Jul 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to TN23 5YQ

16 th / 22
Price Rank
4% lower than average
10 th / 16
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
7 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TN23 5YQ , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£255,997
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
27 Nov 2015
£170,000
Leasehold
+23.2 %
28 Jun 2013
£138,000
Leasehold
+2.2 %
15 Oct 2010
£135,000
Leasehold
+10.7 %
29 Apr 2004
£122,000
Leasehold
+112.2 %
9 Dec 1999
£57,500
Leasehold
+31.4 %
25 Jun 1997
£43,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2019
rooms: 3
size: 605 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2011
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2011

Data Sources

The property at 12 Bensted, Ashford, TN23 5YQ appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Feb 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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