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About the road
 
Few people might guess how Dickens Close got its name.  It is named  after the famous novelist because one of the landowners who sold the land to create the road was called Weller, and Sam Weller was Mr Pickwick's resourceful manservant in the Pickwick Papers.

Hartley Kent: Dickens Close, entrance
Dickens Close - entrance showing part of road developed in 1967-1968  

The road was built in two stages, first numbers 1-16 were built by H V Green Limited in 1967-68.  1-15 were built on the back garden of Villa Rosa, Church Road (the former home of Mr Weller, the house was renamed Kantara in 1978), while the even numbers were once part of the back garden of Ashleigh, Church Road.

Hartley Kent: Dickens Close, entrance
Dickens Close, current OS map overlaid with 1936 map  
1936 houses are shown in black, 2016 houses in brown.  Contains OS data © Crown copyright (2016)     

The remainder of the road was built by the West Yoke Property Company Limited.  It too was carved out of the back gardens of Church Road, including part of Rochford, Burwell (now the Bradings) and Top Spin.  This section appears to have been developed at a rather leisurely pace, the first houses were built in 1971 but it was not until 1978 that the final pair of bungalows were completed.

Hartley Kent: Dickens Close: Numbers 17-37
Dickens Close: Numbers 17-37

In 2004 Number 35 was the subject of an important court case from the Court of Appeal, on how to divide the property assets of a cohabiting couple when the relationship comes to an end.             

    
Statistics about the road


SubjectDetails
Length of Road:
0.17 miles / 276m
KCC Reference:
U12969 (Unclassifed single carriageway - adopted)
OS Map RefTQ561168
Longitude/Latidude51.3869 N, 0.30562 E
Acreage:
5.3 acres / 2.1 ha
Measured with DEFRA Magic Map
Houses/Flats
Detached houses - 35
Detached bungalows - 2
Density:
7.0 houses per acre / 17.2 houses per hectare
Population   (2011):
111
Energy Consumption22,703 KWh per year (38th out of 80 Hartley postcodes)
ONS ProfileOutput area E00124069
(Ash Road (E - 13 to Green Way), Church Road (E - Ash Road to Gresham Avenue/Stack Lane), Dickens Close, Green Way, Wickhams Way)

6a1 – Manufacturing legacy

20 local authorities – 5.4% of UK population, population density 7.3, median age 41 years

This subgroup has a slightly older age structure compared with the parent group and its two other subgroups. There is a higher proportion of residents of mixed ethnic group, Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi ethnic group and Chinese and other ethnic group. Residents are more likely to live in flats and to be privately renting. Adults are more likely to have higher-level qualifications, whilst workers are more likely to use public transport to commute to work and be employed in the public administration or defence industry, and the accommodation or food service activities industry.

Information about each house
Updated 30.4.23

Explanation:

This is information collected from various sources about the houses, divided as follows:

(1) Description - this has mostly been drawn from sale adverts and observation from the road.  Names of properties are included if the road is not numbered or the name appears as well as the number in the offical Royal Mail address.  Changes of name and the date, where known, are also included here.

(2) Building History - the date of construction is sometimes approximate as it is based on the property appearing in the electoral register or the subject of a planning permission etc.

(3) Rates and Council Tax - the rates registers for 1956, 1963 and 1972 are held by Sevenoaks Council.  I have included the gross rateable value, that is the amount it was thought the property could be rented out for.  For some reason the 1956 valuation is actually what the rental would have been in 1939.  The rateable value was then subject to certain statutory deductions and this figure is what people paid rates upon.  Council tax was introduced in 1993, the value was (and still is) what it was believed the property would have sold for on 1 April 1991.  However significant building works means it can be increased when the property is next sold and this is shown by "improvement indicator".

(4) Sales and Rents - mostly from property adverts and Land Registry records.  Of course those based on adverts may not be the price it actually sold for.  There are some cases of property valuations for mortgages from Dartford Rural District Council.  House price data 1995 to date produced by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2023. To report an error, go to Change a sales record form.

(5) Site history - this contains a selection of records which demonstrate which farm and field the property stands upon.

I have tried to make sure the information is accurate, but no responsibility can be taken for any errors. If you plan to rely on the information, you should check the source data to be sure. If you spot an error, please let me know via the contact form.

Dickens Close (South and East Side)



2 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1967  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2003  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2003/2565 First floor extensions

2016  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/2567 Erection of single storey rear extension together with first floor extension to Bathroom Dormer together with Clerestorey light over Ground floor extension.

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2003  Sale Price: £267500 (20 Jun 2003)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



4 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



6 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (5 bedroom, 153 sq m + garage 26 sq m)

Building History

1968  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

1979  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1979/1254 TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE OF DWELLING

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

1996  Sale Price: £143000 (26 Nov 1996)    

2019  Sale Price: £557000 (22 Mar 2019)    Annual percentage change since 1996: +6%

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



8 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1967  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

1967  Sale Price: £7595 (19 Dec 1967)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



10 (Tamar) Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2005  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/213 Side and rear extensions

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1999  Sale Price: £155000 (31 Mar 1999)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



12 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

1974  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1974/764 ERECTION OF A CAR PORT AT SIDE AND CONSERVATORY EXTENSION AT REAR

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



14 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1968  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £416

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Ashleigh, Church Road



16 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached house (4 bedroom, 118 sq m)

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2018  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2018/2390 Erection of single storey side extension linking the house and garage. Single storey rear extension with rooflight and conversion of part of the garage to habitable space.

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2004  Sale Price: £362000 (25 Aug 2004)    

2017  Sale Price: £585000 (3 May 2017)    Annual percentage change since 2004: +4%

2018  Sale Price: £560000 (14 Jun 2018)    Annual percentage change since 2017: -4%

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road, and Top Spin, Church Road



18 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2007  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2007/2591 Demolish garage, replace with garage, shower room, family room

2019  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2019/2802 Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with velux windows and small first floor side extension with a dormer on existing roof.

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

1995  Sale Price: £149000 (16 Jan 1995)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road, and Top Spin, Church Road



20 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road, and Top Spin, Church Road



22 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1975  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2002  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/1214 Garage, study and room side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



24 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (5 bed)

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2005  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/1579 Demolish garage, side extension

2006  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/3137 Replace garage with garage, shower and family room

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1973  Sale Price: £21500 (14 May 1973)    

1995  Sale Price: £135000 (30 Aug 1995)    Annual percentage change since 1973: +9%

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



26 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bedroom)

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

2007  Sale Price: £445750 (9 Oct 2007)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



28 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

1985  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1985/486 Single storey rear extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



30 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1975  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

1982  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1982/237 Part Two Storey Part First Floor Extension To Dwelling

1984  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1984/1171 Convert garage to living accommodation

1989  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1989/1539 2 storey side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road



32 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2002  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/1934 Pitched roof extension at rear

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2000  Sale Price: £244000 (27 Oct 2000)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road



34 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bedroom, 118.1 sq m + garage 22.7 sq m)

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

2023  Sale Price: £650000 (13 Apr 2023)  Advertised price.  

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road



36 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached Bungalow (3 bedroom)

Building History

1976  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

1998  Planning Application: (N/A) 1998/1800 Garage extension with dormer over

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: G (£160-320K)  

Sales and Rents

2010  Sale Price: £420000 (29 Jan 2010)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road


Dickens Close (North and West Side)



1 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1967  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2009  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2009/1454 (land N of) Reconductor existing low voltage overhead lines with aerial bundled conductor

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £477

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



Electricity Substation Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Building History

1967  First Built

Rates and Council Tax

Sales and Rents

Site History



3 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1969  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



5 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bed)

Building History

1969  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2005  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/1554 1st Floor Dormer extension

2006  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/650 1st floor dormers (v 05/1554)

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1974  Sale Price: £19950 (8 Mar 1974)  Advert (Reporter 8/3/74)  

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



7 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (5 bedroom, 144 sq m + garage 12 sq m)

Building History

1969  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2013  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2013/974 Alteration of flat roofs to pitched roofs

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

2016  Sale Price: £565000 (31 Mar 2016)  Marketed for £585,000.  Previously marketed 9/10/15 at £590,000  

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



9 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bedroom)

Building History

1969  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

2009  Sale Price: £315000 (8 Apr 2009)    

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



11 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1969  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

1997  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1997/1183 Flat roof to pitched roof

1998  Planning Application: (N/A) 1998/718 Alteration to garage and dormer roof

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1969  Sale Price: £9050 (5 Dec 1969)    

2022  Sale Price: £666000 (20 May 2022)    Annual percentage change since 1969: +9%

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



13 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1969  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

2012  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2012/255 Side extension to create link from current front door to converted garage.

2012  Planning Application: (N/A) 2012/2773 Extension to join house to garage

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

2001  Sale Price: £227000 (26 Oct 2001)    

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



15 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1970  First Built

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20 17 dwellings behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa (outline)

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.1 Erect 15 dwellings, road, sewer behind Ashleigh and Villa Rosa

1966  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1966/20.2 (1967) Amended details

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £457

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1625  Part of Middle Farm - Either a field called the Reede or a field called Homefield

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1915  Part of Kantara (Villa Rosa) Church Road



17 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



19 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2005  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/41 Car port in front of garage

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

1998  Sale Price: £169950 (12 Nov 1998)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



21 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



23 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2002  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/153 1st floor side extension, alterations to garage

2002  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/836 Family room side extension

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £440

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



25 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1971  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £440

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  With improvement indicator (2021)

Sales and Rents

1997  Sale Price: £140000 (11 Dec 1997)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of The Bradings (Burwell) Church Road



27 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bedroom)

Building History

1972  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2001  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2001/2532 Side extension to form garage and study

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

2009  Sale Price: £365000 (27 Nov 2009)    

2014  Sale Price: £430000 (21 Aug 2014)    Annual percentage change since 2009: +4%

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road



29 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1972  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £435

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road



31 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1972  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2022  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2022/485 Erection of new porch to principal elevation

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

2000  Sale Price: £210000 (21 Feb 2000)    

2005  Sale Price: £358500 (16 Dec 2005)    Annual percentage change since 2000: +10%

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road



33 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House (4 bedroom, 130 sq m + garage 14 sq m)

Building History

1972  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road



35 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached House

Building History

1972  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

2013  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2013/1464 Demolish garage, erect side extension with shower room, family room, utility room and garage

Rates and Council Tax

1972  Gross Rateable Value: £430

1993  Council Tax: F (£120-160K)  

Sales and Rents

1991  Sale Price: £127000 (1 Apr 1991)    

2001  Sale Price: £232000 (1 Mar 2001)    Annual percentage change since 1991: +6%

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field

1965  Part of land at back of Top'o'the Hill, Church Road, and Rochford, Church Road



37 Dickens Close DA3 8DP

Detached Chalet Bungalow (4 bedroom)

Building History

1978  First Built

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/393 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1969/462 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close

1969  Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/645 Erect 19 houses and 2 bungalows as extension of Dickens Close (16-36 and 17-37)

Rates and Council Tax

1993  Council Tax: G (£160-320K)  

Sales and Rents

2006  Sale Price: £402500 (26 May 2006)    

Site History

1541  Part of Fawkham Manor Farm - Field called Dunchins (5 acres)

1625  Part of Middle Farm - field called Dunchins (4½ acres)

1844  Part of Middle Farm - Lower Home Field



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