What kind of home is Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG last change hands?

Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG last sold for £512,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

The current EPC rating for Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG has a recorded floor area of 210 m² (2,260 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG use?

The latest EPC at Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in February 2015 under ref. 14/506269/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG in?

Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

Police records around Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Vehicle crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

The closest primary school to Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG is Skinners' Temple Grove (471m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Skinners' Kent Academy (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG?

The closest bus stop to Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, TN2 3AG is Oast Close, 152m away. The nearest rail option is High Brooms Rail Station, 321m away.

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Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AG

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

210 m²

2260 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lambay House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Lambay House is a four-bedroom detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3AG). It has a recorded floor area of 210 m² (around 2260 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,050,000 sits 105.1% above the 2014 sale of £512,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagedouble

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE52toB85

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at Lambay House.

Feb 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
14/506269/FULL
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Jan 2015
Garage ConversionOutline
In report
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Conversion of existing garage to form a games room
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
14/506266/LAWPRO
View planning record

What's in Lambay House, Hillcrest Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AG's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£1,050,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£512,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 October 2014Most recent
£512,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in TN2 3AG: £492,500 (2016–2003).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tunbridge Wells district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oast Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Skinners' Temple Grove. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN2 3AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 3AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 48 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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