What kind of home is 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

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

What did 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ sell for?

14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ last sold for £160,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £42,000 in January 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 1998 and April 2025, 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ rose from £42,000 to £160,000, a change of £118,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

14 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 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

Police records around 14 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 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 14 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.

How well connected is 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is Wiltshire Way, 76m away. The nearest rail option is High Brooms Rail Station, 542m away.

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14 Orchidhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 14 Orchidhurst

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

14 Orchidhurst is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 41 m² this is the 6th 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 (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 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 Very Poor to Very Good.

A recent sale: £160,000 in April 2025. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 11.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 44.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Parkingallocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Orchidhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£160,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

22 April 2025Most recent
£160,000
+56.9%over 21 years
1 December 2003
£102,000
+37.8%over 2 years
18 October 2001
£74,000
+76.2%over 3 years
9 January 1998
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 3BZ: £183,000 (2024–2018).

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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.

Years Held for 14 Orchidhurst lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,902

Street avg £3,392

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

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

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

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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70 dB

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Map

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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