The Red Cottage, St Michaels Drive, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14 5SA
UPRN:100062076267Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: E (49)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-10-29T04:00:05.700584+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T04:49:42.480041+00:00)Planning· 1mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T07:13:57.691594+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
70
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£1,415,000
£1.27M - £1.56MMedium
Estimate
£1.42M
Range
£1.27M – £1.56M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,600
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,600
Yield
3.90%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
The Red Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (26/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
70
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
60
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
12
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
26
Walkability
26/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£1,415,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,600
Gross Yield3.90%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+10.5%
5y Growth+4.3%
10y Growth+4.3%
Last Sold Price£899,950 (2017-09-07)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningModerate
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0TN14 5SA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/02668/FULErection of 1 x 4 bed dwelling house with associated access, parking and landscaping
- Pending26/02655/HOUSEDemolition of the existing detached garage. Part-one, part-two storey side extension with green roof. Associated internal and external alterations, including alterations to front and rear porches and to fenestration.
- Pending26/02658/DETAILDetails pursuant to condition 4 (Archaeological Watching Brief) of 25/01234/HOUSE.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership69.6%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2017-09-07
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£34,969
Population Density630 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 55%65+ 25%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISISt Michael's Prep School0.4 mi
- Inspected by ISIRussell House School0.5 mi
- Otford Primary School0.7 miGood
- Kemsing Primary School1.1 miGood
2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Westwell St Michaels Drive-£1.25M-
- Vailima St Michaels Drive-£1.00M-
- Thaxted St Michaels Drive-£1.75M-
- Beechcroft St Michaels Drive-£1.45M-