What kind of home is 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ sell for?

12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ last sold for £183,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £46,250 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1998 and July 2024, 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ rose from £46,250 to £183,000, a change of £136,750. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ in?

12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

Is 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ 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 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is Skinners' Temple Grove (429m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Skinners' Kent Academy (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is Wiltshire Way, 76m away. The nearest rail option is High Brooms Rail Station, 542m away.

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12 Orchidhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BZ

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Orchidhurst

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

12 Orchidhurst is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the 8th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 57.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £183,000 in July 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Parkingallocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Orchidhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Orchidhurst 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£183,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2024Most recent
£183,000
+13.0%over 5 years
27 August 2018
£162,000
+62.0%over 4 years
7 February 2014
£100,000
+45.8%over 12 years
11 April 2001
£68,600
+48.3%over 2 years
21 July 1998
£46,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 3BZ: £160,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Orchidhurst homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Orchidhurst stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,159

Street avg £3,355

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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Area

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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

Wiltshire Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Skinners' Temple Grove. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 3BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

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