What type of property is 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ?

10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ last change hands?

10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ last sold for £525,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £320,000 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and February 2012, 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ rose from £320,000 to £525,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2011. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ?

10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,627 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN2 5LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ had any planning applications?

10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in December 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ?

10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ 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 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ located?

10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ?

Police records around 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ 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 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ?

The closest primary school to 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ is Claremont Primary School (905m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Skinners' School (2.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ?

The closest bus stop to 10 Birling Park Avenue, TN2 5LQ is The Hermitage, 295m away. The nearest tram option is Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 1.1km away.

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10 Birling Park Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LQ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

151 m²

1627 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Birling Park Avenue

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

10 Birling Park Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1627 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2011) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Very Good. The latest certificate is from March 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £844,000 sits 60.8% above the 2012 sale of £525,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in February 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. At 151 m² it's 20.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (190 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Garagedouble, detached

Building

Heating systemgas

Energy

Energy performance

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

10 Birling Park Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Mar 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2011

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Birling Park Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2021
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Proposed loft conversion with dormer window & Juliet balcony to rear elevation & 5 rooflight windows to front elevation
Agent
Essan-K Planning Ltd
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
21/03641/LAWPRO
View planning record
Nov 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Trees: PLUM - Fell and Replant with standard Hornbeam; CONIFER - 30% height reduction
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
20/02727/TPO
View planning record

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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.

10 Birling Park Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£844,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£525,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2012Most recent
£525,000
+26.5%over 7 years
13 January 2005
£415,000
+29.7%over 3 years
30 April 2001
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5LQ: £1,100,000 (2023–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Birling Park Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 10 Birling Park Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,474

Street avg £4,653

Strongly below

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 201 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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.

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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

0.3 km

The Hermitage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Claremont Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 5LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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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