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17 Birch Close, Matfield, Tonbridge, TN12 7JW
This 109 square metre property in Matfield, Tonbridge, Tonbridge carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £370,000 in July 2020.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
109 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Front And Rear · South-facing
Detached Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Cul-de-sac
Quiet, low-traffic location
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2022from Jul 2011
Main Fuel
OilLPG
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£410,000
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Transaction history
£370,000Latest
Jul 2020Source: HM Land Registry
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Sept 2022
£470,000
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Aug 2022
£530,000
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Jun 2022
£542,350
3 Birch Close Matfield Tonbridge TN12 7JW
Oct 2020
£303,000
6 Birch Close Matfield Tonbridge TN12 7JW
Aug 2020
£270,000
10 Birch Close Matfield Tonbridge TN12 7JW
Sept 1998
£90,000
House Price Index
England+1.6%
101.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Birch Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 10 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,394/£3,926 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
6 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 83% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
50 (E)/63 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 10% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
109 m²/91 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.9 t/year/4.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 70% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Matfield, Tonbridge
This property is located in Matfield, a village in the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield, within the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent.
Matfield is a small village in Kent, England. The village is part of the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield, in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent. In 2010 Matfield was awarded the title of Kent Village of the Year. The locality falls within the TN 12 postal district. The best available description highlights Matfield as a village in Kent, England, and its summary confirms its status as a small village within the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield. The village’s recognition as Kent Village of the Year in 2010 suggests a well‑maintained community with a strong local character. The postal district TN 12 places it in the broader area of Tonbridge and surrounding Kent countryside.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Tonbridge
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual9(60%)
Vehicle Crime3(20%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(13%)
Other Theft1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Addlestead Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Beltring Road
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Spenny Lane
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Church Road
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Church Road
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Spenny Lane
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
3 within 3kmP
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
1.4km
17 mins
P
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
2.8km
33 mins
S
Leigh Academy Mascalls
1.9km
23 mins
Transport Links
23 within 3kmThe Poet
Bus Stop231m
3 mins
The Wheelwrights Arms
Bus Stop600m
7 mins
Walnut Tree Cottages
Bus Stop751m
9 mins
Petteridge Lane
Bus Stop1.2km
15 mins
School
Bus Stop1.5km
18 mins
Church
Bus Stop1.5km
18 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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26 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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