What type of property is 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX?

16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX?

16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX last sold for £340,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in October 2008, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2008 and September 2020, 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX rose from £150,000 to £340,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX?

16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX?

16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX located?

16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX sits in Tunbridge Wells. It falls within the TN2 postcode district in Kent.

Is 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX 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 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX?

The closest primary school to 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX is Broadwater Down Primary School (736m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Skinners' School (2.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX?

The closest bus stop to 16 Birling Road, TN2 5LX is Birling Road, 31m away. The nearest tram option is Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 853m away.

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16 Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Birling Road

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

16 Birling Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5LX). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2008–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 is 15.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£471/sq ft) was about 47.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £340,000 in September 2020.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC75toD65

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

31%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2020from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Birling Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

16 Birling Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£340,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2020Most recent
£340,000
+126.7%over 11 years
20 October 2008
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5LX: £480,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in TN2 5LX

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On the street

Versus other Birling Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Birling Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£5,075

Street avg £4,435

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Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

0.0 km

Birling Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Broadwater Down Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 5LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 41 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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