173 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JA is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,293 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,227,842 , which equates to approximately £536 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Oct 2020 for £1,050,000. Since then, the value has increased by £177,842, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,227,842 is:

  • 19.1% higher than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 12.9% lower than the average in the TN2 5JA postcode area
  • and 109.5% higher than the average price for Tunbridge Wells as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2293 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,227,842
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£536
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

173 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Aug 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Feb 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 103.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to TN2 5JA

14 th / 19
Price Rank
13% lower than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TN2 5JA , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,227,842
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
20 Oct 2020
£1,050,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £985,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2022
rooms: 8
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £1,475,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2024
rooms: 8
size: 2422 sq ft
sale price: £1,381,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 8
size: 2400 sq ft
sale price: £1,300,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2020
rooms: 8
size: 2379 sq ft
sale price: £1,387,500
sale date: 10 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 173 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5JA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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