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2 Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX

4 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
196 m²
2110 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Birling Road

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

2 Birling Road is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5LX). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 196 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold August 2023 for £803,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Birling Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromD55toB85
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
76%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2023from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromB85toD64
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Birling Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. Jul 2023
    Conditions
    In report

    Submission of Details in Relation to Conditions 4 (Bricks) and 5 (Slate) of 19/00159/FULL

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    23/01752/SUB
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2021
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Dropped kerb at front of property

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01865/FULL
    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.

Latest sale on 2 Birling Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£825,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£803,500

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 August 2023Most recent

    £803,500

    +20.8%over 5 years
  2. 4 July 2018

    £665,000

    +79.7%over 12 years
  3. 14 August 2005

    £370,000

    +137.2%over 6 years
  4. 4 January 1999

    £156,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5LX: £416,750 (2024–2020).

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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.

On floor area, 2 Birling Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,099

Street avg £4,489

Below

Floor Area

196 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for TN2 5LX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN2 5LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

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

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