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Holmsley Cottage, Holtye Common, Cowden, Edenbridge, TN8 7ED

UPRN:10033409216Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (45)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-12T04:00:01.954350+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T17:34:01.679477+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)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Holmsley Cottage, Holtye Common, Cowden, Edenbridge, TN8 7ED

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,304,000
£1.24M - £1.37MHigh
Estimate
£1.30M
Range
£1.24M – £1.37M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,650
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,650
Yield
3.36%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Holmsley Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (0/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket 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
HP Score
52/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
0/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 27
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,304,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,650
Gross Yield3.36%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.1%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£980,000 (2012-01-16)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0TN8 7ED
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • WD/2026/1664/F
    REINSTATEMENT OF FARMHOUSE TO SERVE AS A DWELLINGHOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED CARPORT BUILDING AND WORKSHOP/TRACTOR SHED (A PROPOSED FAITHFUL RECONSTRUCTION OF A NDHA)
    Pending
  • WD/2026/1409/LDE
    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR AN EXISTING USE TO CONFIRM THE CONTINUITY OF RESIDENTIAL USE (CLASS C3) AND THE NON-ABANDONMENT OF RESIDENTIAL LAND FOLLOWING FIRE DAMAGE
    Approved
  • WD/2026/0813/F
    EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING REAR DORMER WINDOW TO CREATE IMPROVED FIRST FLOOR LIVING ACCOMMODATION.
    Rejected

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-01-16
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,376
Population Density49 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 59%65+ 26%

Schools Nearby

  • Ashurst Wood Primary School
    2.5 mi

    Inspected as Ashurst Wood Primary School (URN 125929) on 15 Jul 2025

  • St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
    2.6 mi
    -
  • Brambletye School
    3.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
    3.3 mi
    Good

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • Old Marks Holtye
    -
    £2.25M
    -
  • Puckstye Farm Holtye
    -
    £1.49M
    -
  • Holmsley House Holtye
    -
    £1.10M
    -
  • Holmsley Cottage Holtye
    -
    £980k
    -