When did 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL last change hands?

53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL last sold for £280,000 in February 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £163,000 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and February 2006, 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL rose from £163,000 to £280,000, a change of £117,000. That works out to roughly +12.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL have?

53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in December 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL?

53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL is in council tax band D.

Where is 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL located?

53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district.

Is 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL 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 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL?

The closest primary school to 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL is St Peter's Church of England Primary School (623m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Skinners' Kent Academy (1.9km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL?

The closest bus stop to 53 Forest Road, TN2 5AL is International House, 15m away. The nearest rail option is Tunbridge Wells Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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53 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5AL

1 planning record

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 53 Forest Road

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53 Forest Road is a property in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5AL). It has council tax band D.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in February 2006. Across 2001–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2004
New BuildFull
In report
New dwelling to the rear of .
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
04/02934/FUL
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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.

Last sold (2006)

£280,000

Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2006Most recent
£280,000
+71.8%over 4 years
31 July 2001
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5AL: £476,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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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

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International House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

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