What type of property is 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU?

51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU last change hands?

51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU last sold for £191,000 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,500 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and February 2004, 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU rose from £74,500 to £191,000, a change of £116,500. That works out to roughly +11.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU have?

The current EPC rating for 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU?

51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU heated?

The latest EPC at 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU?

51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU is in council tax band D.

Where is 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU located?

51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU?

Police records around 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU 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.

Which schools serve 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU?

The closest primary school to 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU is Skinners' Temple Grove (631m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Skinners' Kent Academy (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU?

The closest bus stop to 51 Liptraps Lane, TN2 3BU is Caley Road, 67m away. The nearest rail option is High Brooms Rail Station, 558m away.

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51 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 51 Liptraps Lane

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

51 Liptraps Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3BU). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since February 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £471,000 sits 146.6% above the 2004 sale of £191,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 27.2% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenfront
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Oct 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Liptraps Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

51 Liptraps Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£471,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£191,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2004Most recent
£191,000
+112.3%over 5 years
27 May 1998
£89,950
+20.7%over 2 years
6 August 1995
£74,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 3BU: £436,000 (2022–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Liptraps Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 51 Liptraps Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,011

Street avg £4,000

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Caley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 3BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 3BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

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

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Common questions

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