23 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG
About 23 Birling Drive
23 Birling Drive is a semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5LG). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).
Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £501,000 sits 64.3% above the 2013 sale of £305,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (December 2013).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
23 Birling Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
23 Birling Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£501,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 10 years.
£305,000
Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
2 December 2013Most recent
£305,000
+32.6%over 9 years9 January 2004
£230,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5LG: £457,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in TN2 5LG
28 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG
Sold Jul 2024
£500,00017 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG
Sold Nov 2022
£460,0009 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG
Sold Mar 2022
£390,00019 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG
Sold Oct 2021
£457,00011 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG
Sold Apr 2021
£370,000
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Birling Drive homes
23 Birling Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,177
Street avg £4,143
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 108 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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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
0.2 km
Broadwater Down East — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Broadwater Down Primary School. 13 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB