What type of property is Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB is a detached house.

What did Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB sell for?

Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB last sold for £800,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £585,000 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and July 2017, Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB rose from £585,000 to £800,000, a change of £215,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

The current EPC rating for Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (2,562 sq ft). That makes it about 59% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN2 4RB. Source: EPC Register.

How is Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB heated?

The latest EPC at Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB have?

Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in May 2018 under ref. 18/00690/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB located?

Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

Police records around Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB 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 Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

The closest primary school to Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB is Skinners' Temple Grove (982m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Skinners' Kent Academy (442m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB?

The closest bus stop to Stafford House, Cornford Lane, TN2 4RB is Swing Gates, 207m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Stafford House, Cornford Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4RB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

238 m²

2562 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Stafford House

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

Stafford House is a detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 4RB). It has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (around 2562 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,032,000 is 29% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Stafford House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Jul 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%82%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from May 2017

EPC improved fromE48toD61

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Stafford House, Cornford Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

May 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Documents
29 docs on file
Reference
18/00690/FULL
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Dec 2017
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Loft conversion with associated infill roof extension, two roof lanterns and five roof lights
Documents
26 docs on file
Reference
17/03266/FULL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Stafford House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,032,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£800,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2017Most recent
£800,000
+36.8%over 4 years
29 November 2012
£585,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in TN2 4RB: £602,500 (2019–1998).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tunbridge Wells district page.

Full Tunbridge Wells report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Swing Gates — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Skinners' Kent Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN2 4RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 4RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 45 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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