4, Longham Copse, ME15 8TL

4 Longham Copse is a 88 m² / 947 sq ft semi-detached home in Bearsted. It sold for £300,000 in July 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £290k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £334k to £440k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2023 £300,000 3.4% 0.7%
Jul 2011 £200,000 3.0% 0.4%
Jun 2004 £162,500 12.5% 10.8%
Dec 2001 £121,000 12.4% 10.6%
Nov 1996 £67,000 na na
Internal area
88 square metres (947 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,409 per square metre (£317 per square foot) in Jul 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,292 per square metre (£306 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2023 £300,000 £3,409 £289,688 £3,292
Jul 2011 £200,000 £2,273 £348,280 £3,958
Jun 2004 £162,500 £1,847 £313,080 £3,558
Dec 2001 £121,000 £1,375 £343,810 £3,907
Nov 1996 £67,000 £761 £334,572 £3,802

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 88 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £289,688. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Bearsted are now selling for between £3,800 and £5,000 per square metre (£353 and £464 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 88 m², this implies a valuation between £334,000 and £440,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
193 square metres (2,077 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 4 Longham Copse. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 06/02/2011. It last appeared Aug 2011.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in February 2011) for 4 Longham Copse.

Photos for 4 Longham Copse
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
December 2021 21/505109/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
4 Longham Copse Downswood Maidstone Kent
Description:
Erection of decking area in rear garden with wooden roof and creation of storage area (retrospective).
Planning ref:
September 2015 15/502636/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
4 Longham Copse Downswood Ken
Description:
Single storey side extension with pitched tiled roof.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 February 2018 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
88 sqm (947 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
02 September 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1976 to 1982
Area:
75 sqm (807 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
06 February 2011 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
71 sqm (764 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

4 Longham Copse is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £289,688.
  • Based on an internal area of 88 m² and recent prices in Bearsted, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £334,000 to £440,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 4 Longham Copse last sold for £300,000 in July 2023.

HouseMetric shows 4 Longham Copse as 88 m² (947 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 13 February 2018. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 4 Longham Copse was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

4 Longham Copse is in postcode ME15 8TL, in Bearsted. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Longham Copse, ME15 8TL or analysis of the Bearsted property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.