# 1 bedroom flat for sale (TN1 1DT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 18, BALMORAL HOUSE, 51 - 53, LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN1 1DT | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | TBC | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 42 m² | | Last sold | £225,500 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/10/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £383/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,655 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) - Y (£585 - £725) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7203-3901-0200-3420-1204) ## Description Freeman Forman are delighted to present this chain free, one bedroom ground floor apartment, located in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, just a short walk from the Common, The Pantiles, Old High Street and Mainline Railway Station. Viewing advised. Accommodation: The accommodation includes an entrance hall with entry phone system, open plan kitchen/reception room with bay window, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The property has electric radiators for heating and double glazing. Outside: To the front of the property there is an allocated parking space. Location: The property is situated in a desirable location, within a short walk of the Town Centre, Mainline Railway Station and The Pantiles. Tunbridge Wells is renowned for its excellent range of amenities, including the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre, Cinema Complex and Theatres. The Town is also well known for the Historic Pantiles, its open spaces and Parks. There are several well-regarded state and independent schools in the area, including grammar schools. For the commuter, Tunbridge Wells mainline station is only a short walk away, and provides a regular service to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street in under an hour. The A21 is also within proximity and links with the M25. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/151972445/747527) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/151972445/747528) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/151972445/747529) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/151972445/747530) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/151972445/747531) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/151972445/747532) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/151972445/747533) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/151972445/747534) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/151972445/747535) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/151972445/747536) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/151972445/747537) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/151972445/747538) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/151972445/747539) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/151972445/747540) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/151972445/747541) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/151972445/747542) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/151972445/747543) - Picture No. 13 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/151972445/747544) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/151972445/747545) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BALMORAL HOUSE, 51 - 53 FLAT 18 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DT | £225,500 | 21/03/2025 | Flat | | BALMORAL HOUSE, 51 - 53 FLAT 18 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DT | £230,000 | 05/08/2016 | Flat | | BALMORAL HOUSE, 51 - 53 FLAT 18 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DT | £163,500 | 15/02/2013 | Flat | | BALMORAL HOUSE, 51 - 53 FLAT 18 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DT | £166,000 | 30/03/2010 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 ROSEHILL WALK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HL | £370,000 | 17/11/2025 | Flat | | 35 FLAT 3 CHURCH ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1JT | £160,000 | 17/09/2025 | Flat | | 14 POST OFFICE SQUARE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1BQ | £895,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 55 FLAT 7 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £312,000 | 24/01/2025 | Flat | | VALE HOUSE 28 CLARENCE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HE | £290,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 55 FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £300,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat | | WELLS CLOSE 8 CLARENCE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HF | £269,000 | 09/10/2023 | Flat | | BALMORAL HOUSE, 51 - 53 FLAT 2 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DT | £450,000 | 23/05/2023 | Flat | | VALE HOUSE 29 CLARENCE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HE | £370,500 | 27/01/2023 | Flat | | VALE HOUSE 1 CLARENCE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HE | £235,000 | 19/01/2023 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 56 FLAT 12 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £325,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | VALE HOUSE 18 CLARENCE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HE | £350,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | 23 POST OFFICE SQUARE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1BQ | £815,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 56 FLAT 15 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £390,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 55 FLAT 3 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £320,000 | 24/11/2022 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 57 FLAT 18 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £435,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | VALE HOUSE 20 CLARENCE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1HE | £369,150 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | 54B LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £482,500 | 25/10/2022 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 56 FLAT 13 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £545,000 | 12/10/2022 | Flat | | THE RETREAT, 57 FLAT 19 LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN1 1DR | £385,000 | 23/09/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £403,408 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £270,500 (22 Flat, TN1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tunbridge Wells). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,365/mo - **Realistic:** £1,517/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,669/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for High Weald (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £189,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £151,700 *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:** £5,714/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -23.6% - **10y growth:** -15.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Tunbridge Wells; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 0.3% - **10y growth (index):** 15.7% ## 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)