56a, Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AA
About 56a
56a is a mid-terrace house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 54 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (54–163 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (August 2025) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
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Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
Energy performance
56a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
56a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
56a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£186,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 3AA: £315,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in TN2 3AA
34 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AA
Sold Oct 2023
£315,00058a, Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AA
Sold Feb 2023
£10,00024 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AA
Sold Oct 2021
£328,000Dunvegan, Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AA
Sold Sept 2018
£405,00028 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AA
Sold Dec 2016
£260,000
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Versus other Liptraps Lane homes
On epc rating, 56a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
39 (E)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 55 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Wiltshire Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Skinners' Temple Grove. 17 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB