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6 OLD GARDENS CLOSE

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN2 5ND

4 beds 2 baths 1,496 sq ft Listed 13 Feb 2023 (-1221d)

£700,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TN2 5ND)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN2 5ND |
| Price | £700,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 139 m² |
| Last sold | £700,000 Jul 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/01/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,234/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,350

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£50)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2200-4065-6922-2126-1973)

## Description

SOLD BY BRACKETTS CHARTERED SURVEYORS   Coming to the market 'priced for modernisation' and with NO ONWARD CHAIN, is this detached four bedroom house enjoying an elevated corner position in this cul-de-sac location in Tunbridge Wells.The property boasts parking for multiple cars, together with an attached double garage with integral access.  The property has been extended to provide a study / bedroom 5 downstairs, plus an additional study.  There is a shower room / cloakroom downstairs, 27' through reception room which adjoins the kitchen.  The first floor has four bedrooms, plus a family bathroom.The gardens are lawned and there is a further side garden with elevated views towards Tunbridge Wells. This is an interesting opportunity to remodel and redecorate / refurbish a home to one's own taste.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/131636756/659591) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating](/listings/photos/131636756/659593) - EPC Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10115367
- **Address:** 6 Old Gardens Close, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 5ND
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/03/2014
- **Work Completed:** 07/02/2014
- **Items:** 11 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5ND | £700,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 37 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HU | £1,400,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 47 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HU | £975,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 61 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £868,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| 55 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £890,000 | 17/07/2025 | Detached |
| 34 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LY | £1,683,434 | 10/09/2024 | Detached |
| 52 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £900,000 | 13/11/2023 | Detached |
| 43 DUKES DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5FA | £1,075,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached |
| 35 DUKES DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5FA | £957,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 2 WALLACE CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HW | £835,000 | 23/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 RICHMOND PLACE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JZ | £925,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 20 HIGHGROVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5NF | £1,375,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BIRLING PARK AVENUE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LQ | £1,075,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 193A FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JA | £1,855,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 200 FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JB | £900,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 COPPERFIELDS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HZ | £1,750,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 108 WARWICK PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5EN | £1,430,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| HIDDEN MEWS 1 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GR | £730,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached |
| 35 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HU | £2,185,100 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| 209 FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JA | £985,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached |
| 16 BIRLING PARK AVENUE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LQ | £1,370,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5ND | £815,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 27 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5ND | £940,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £877,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £1,208,177 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £853,288 (30 Detached, TN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tunbridge Wells). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,358/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,509/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,660/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for High Weald (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,820/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £188,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,036/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -10.5%
- **10y growth:** 45.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Tunbridge Wells; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 30%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

139 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£700,000 Jul 2023

Price per m²

£5,036/m²

Local average

£853,288 (-18%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,326 of 33,755)

Street crime

78 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached
Cul-De-Sac Location
27' Through Reception Room
Downstairs Study
Ground Floor Shower Room
4 Bedrooms on the First Floor
Family Bathroom
Double Garage and Parking
Corner Plot

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SOLD BY BRACKETTS CHARTERED SURVEYORS Coming to the market 'priced for modernisation' and with NO ONWARD CHAIN, is this detached four bedroom house enjoying an elevated corner position in this cul-de-sac location in Tunbridge Wells.The property boasts parking for multiple cars, together with an attached double garage with integral access. The property has been extended to provide a study / bedroom 5 downstairs, plus an additional study. There is a shower room / cloakroom downstairs, 27' through reception room which adjoins the kitchen. The first floor has four bedrooms, plus a family bathroom.The gardens are lawned and there is a further side garden with elevated views towards Tunbridge Wells. This is an interesting opportunity to remodel and redecorate / refurbish a home to one's own taste.

Listed by

Tunbridge Wells

Bracketts Chartered Surveyors

Reference: 131636756

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/01/2023

Expiry date: 25/01/2033

Current heating cost: £1,234/year

Potential heating cost: £686/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,350

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10115367

Property Details

Street: 6 Old Gardens Close

Town: TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Postcode: TN2 5ND

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/03/2014

Work Completed: 07/02/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/07/2023 (2 years ago)	£700,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
37 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HU	£1,400,000	05/12/2025	Detached
47 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HU	£975,000	02/12/2025	Detached
61 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ	£868,000	29/08/2025	Detached
55 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ	£890,000	17/07/2025	Detached
34 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LY	£1,683,434	10/09/2024	Detached
52 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ	£900,000	13/11/2023	Detached
43 DUKES DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5FA	£1,075,000	06/10/2023	Detached
35 DUKES DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5FA	£957,000	28/07/2023	Detached
2 WALLACE CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HW	£835,000	23/05/2023	Detached
19 RICHMOND PLACE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JZ	£925,000	01/12/2022	Detached
20 HIGHGROVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5NF	£1,375,000	03/11/2022	Detached
8 BIRLING PARK AVENUE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LQ	£1,075,000	26/10/2022	Detached
193A FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JA	£1,855,000	05/10/2022	Detached
200 FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JB	£900,000	31/08/2022	Detached
8 COPPERFIELDS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HZ	£1,750,000	25/08/2022	Detached
108 WARWICK PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5EN	£1,430,000	04/08/2022	Detached
HIDDEN MEWS 1 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GR	£730,000	13/07/2022	Detached
35 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HU	£2,185,100	27/06/2022	Detached
209 FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JA	£985,000	07/06/2022	Detached
16 BIRLING PARK AVENUE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LQ	£1,370,000	18/03/2022	Detached
Same street 12 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5ND	£815,000	12/11/2021	Detached
Same street 27 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5ND	£940,000	29/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £877,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £1,208,177 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -10.5%

10y growth 45.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tunbridge Wells. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.4%

5y (index) 12.2%

10y (index) 30%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tunbridge Wells. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,358/mo

Realistic £1,509/mo

Optimistic £1,660/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tunbridge Wells.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for High Weald: £1,820/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Birling Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Kidman’s Garden & Estate Machinery	0.4 miles
Shop	Pantiles Oriental Carpets	0.7 miles
Train station	Tunbridge Wells West	0.7 miles
Train station	Tunbridge Wells	0.9 miles
Hospital	Tunbridge Wells Independant Hospital	3.6 miles
University	Tonbridge Adult Education Centre	5.2 miles
Hospital	Hawkhurst Community Hospital	10.8 miles
University	St Piers College	11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	21
Violence and sexual offences	20
Criminal damage and arson	11
Shoplifting	5
Burglary	4
Drugs	4
Other theft	4
Vehicle crime	4
Possession of weapons	2
Public order	1
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	78

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
The Mead School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Broadwater Down Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 4 May 2023
Claremont Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023
St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Outstanding — 24 Apr 2014
St Mark's Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 17 Jun 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%

Max investor price (0.8%) £188,625

Target investor price (1%) £150,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).