1 Birch Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3TJ
About 1 Birch Close
1 Birch Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2013–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 sits 52.6% above the 2015 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 245.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015. One planning record on file: partial demolition refused in 2022.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemelectric
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
A partial demolition application was refused at 1 Birch Close in 2022.
- Oct 2022DemolitionFullIn report
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of 1.No dwelling
- Agent
- Parker Dann
- Documents
- 23 docs on file
- Reference
- 22/02519/FULL
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Sales history & valuation
1 Birch Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£328,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 1 year.
£215,000
Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
19 April 2015Most recent
£215,000
+17.8%over 1 year28 October 2013
£182,500
Median price across the last 3 sales in TN2 3TJ: £97,000 (2000–1997).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Birch Close homes
On floor area, 1 Birch Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 71 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
Harries Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Skinners' Temple Grove. 18 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB