What type of property is 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA last change hands?

4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA last sold for £440,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £308,500 in December 2016, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2016 and January 2023, 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA rose from £308,500 to £440,000, a change of £131,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA heated?

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

What council tax band is 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA located?

4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

Police records around 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA 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 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

The closest primary school to 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA is Skinners' Temple Grove (393m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Skinners' Kent Academy (983m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Birch Way, TN2 3DA is Oast Close, 79m away. The nearest rail option is High Brooms Rail Station, 543m away.

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4 Birch Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3DA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Birch Way

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

4 Birch Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3DA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£470/sq ft) was about 54.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £440,000 in January 2023.

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromF30toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birch Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Birch Way 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.

Latest sale on 4 Birch Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£473,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2023Most recent
£440,000
+42.6%over 6 years
14 December 2016
£308,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 3DA: £365,000 (2023–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Way homes

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

On price per m², 4 Birch Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,057

Street avg £4,085

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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

Oast Close — 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 3DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 3DA

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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