What did 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ sell for?

4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ last sold for £115,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,000 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

Across 4 sales between August 1997 and June 2013, 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ rose from £45,000 to £115,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN2 3BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

4 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.

Where is 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Orchidhurst, TN2 3BZ is Wiltshire Way, 76m away. The nearest rail option is High Brooms Rail Station, 542m away.

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4 Orchidhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Orchidhurst

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

4 Orchidhurst is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (74 versus a worst of 61). The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

On the market in June 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 46.1% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 18.5% 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

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Parkingallocated

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.

4 Orchidhurst's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2025from Nov 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Orchidhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Orchidhurst has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£115,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2013Most recent
£115,000
-11.5%over 5 years
12 July 2007
£129,950
+10.1%over 1 year
21 June 2006
£118,000
+162.2%over 8 years
19 August 1997
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 3BZ: £183,000 (2025–2019).

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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.

EPC Rating for 4 Orchidhurst runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,026

Street avg £3,517

Below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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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