What kind of home is 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG last change hands?

3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG last sold for £383,500 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £222,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and September 2019, 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG rose from £222,000 to £383,500, a change of £161,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG use?

The latest EPC at 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

The only planning records linked to 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG in?

3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

Police records around 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG 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.

What schools are near 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

The closest primary school to 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG is Broadwater Down Primary School (694m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Skinners' School (2.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birling Drive, TN2 5LG is Broadwater Down East, 176m away. The nearest tram option is Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 739m away.

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3 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Birling Drive

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

3 Birling Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5LG). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £475,000 is 23.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 21.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £383,500 in September 2019. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Trees in Conservation Area - GOAT WILLOW (T1-T4) - Fell approx. 4m to 6m; DECIDIOUS MAGNOLIA (T5) - Prune back approx. 4m.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
24/02739/TCA
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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.

3 Birling Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£475,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£383,500

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2019Most recent
£383,500
+72.7%over 13 years
18 June 2006
£222,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5LG: £457,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Birling Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Birling Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,261

Street avg £4,079

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Broadwater Down East — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Broadwater Down Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN2 5LG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 5LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 43 points of interest in total.

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