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24 Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 Birling Road

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

24 Birling Road is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tunbridge Wells (TN2 5LX). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2008. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£656/sq ft) was about 105.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £480,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromF26toD57
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2008
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Trees in Conservation Area Notification: CONIFER (T1) - Raise crown by 5 feet above green house; CONTORTED WILLOW (T2) - Remove to ground level; APPLE (T3) - Cut back to boundary; SPRUCE (T4) - Fell.

    Agent
    Tunbridge Wells Tree Surgeons.
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    08/03561/TREECA
    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.

24 Birling Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£480,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 November 2024Most recent

    £480,000

    +77.8%over 9 years

  2. 5 December 2014

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN2 5LX: £416,750 (2023–2020).

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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.

24 Birling Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,059

Street avg £4,325

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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.
Full Tunbridge Wells report

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 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.
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