69 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BX
About 69 Liptraps Lane
69 Liptraps Lane is a semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3BX). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 823 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2009) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since December 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 sits 79.6% above the 2009 sale of £216,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 21.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jul 2019
EPC Rating
Planning history
- Feb 2014AmendmentIn report
Non-material amendment in relation to TW/13/01083/HOUSE - Change dormer walls from zinc to tile hanging
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/00207/NMAMD
- Jun 2013ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Demolition of garage and replacement with single storey side/rear extension, dormer to rear and extension of roof to form gable, two rooflights to front elevation
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/01083/HOUSE
What's in 69 Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BX's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£388,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£216,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 December 2009Most recent
£216,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in TN2 3BX: £316,500 (2023–2012).
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Versus other Liptraps Lane homes
Years Held for 69 Liptraps Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,826
Street avg £3,490
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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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
0.0 km
Wiltshire Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Skinners' Temple Grove. 18 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB