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57 DARWIN DRIVE

TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 4SA

3 beds Listed 5 Oct 2006 (-7205d)

£249,995

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (TN10 4SA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 57 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 4SA |
| Price | £249,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £245,000 Jan 2007 |

## Description

**Description**

**Location**

Tonbridge offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities including schools catering for all ages. Tonbridge also provdes a mainline station to Charing Cross and the South Coast and gives access to the A21 and M21.

**Directions**

From the Tonrbridge Branch of Your Move turn right in a Northerly direction, over the first set of traffic lights and at the second set of traffic lights fork right up the Shipbourne Road, over two roundabouts and past York Parade shops on the left hand side. Turn right into Whistler Road, and second right into Darwin Drive. There are two turnings into this drive, take the second, where the property will be found on the right hand side marked by our For Sale board.

**Entrance Porch**

Double glazed double aspect windows to front and side. Double glazed front door. Slate flooring. Double glazed door to:

**Entrance Hall**

Double glazed opaque picture window borowing light from entrance lobby. Built in cupboard. Telephone point. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Laminate style flooring.

**Lounge** (4.500m * 3.780m)

(14' 9''  x  12' 5'') Narrowing to 3.75m (12'4) Double glazed sliding patio doors opening out to rear garden. Double glazed door to side. Skylight. Two windows to side. Laminate style flooring. T.V. aerial pooint. Two radiators.

**Kitchen** (2.550m * 2.310m)

(8' 4''  x  7' 7'') Including units. Double glazed window to side. Fitted kitchen with wall and base units with work surfaces over and concealed lighting. Inset one and quarter single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Built in four ring hob with oven below. Space for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Laminate style flooring. Local tiling.

**Dining Room** (6.600m * 3.040m)

(21' 8''  x  10' 0'') Double glazed window to front. Wall mounted gas fire with feature brick surround, hearth and back boiler. Telephone point. Laminate style flooring. Ceiling spotlights.

**Bathroom/wc**

Double glazed opaque window to sidel. Panelled bath with shower attachment. Low level w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled floor. Local tiling.

**Stairs To First Floor Landing**

Double glazed window to side. Access to loft.

**Bedroom** (3.870m * 2.770m)

(12' 8''  x  9' 1'') Double glazed window to front. Wardrobes to one wall. Laminate style flooring. Radiator.

**Bedroom** (3.500m * 2.350m)

(11' 6''  x  7' 9'') Double glazed window to rear. Raditor. Laminate style flooring. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

**Bedroom** (2.580m * 2.350m)

(8' 6''  x  7' 9'') Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Laminate style flooring.

**External**

**Front Garden**

Mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. Side access to side garden.

**Rear Garden**

Patio area. Mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. Seating area. Shed. Outside lighting.

**Side Garden**

Paved area with feature gravelled borders containing herbal garden and outside tap.

**Off Road Parking**

Block paved driveway for approximately two cars.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #15733844
- **Address:** 57 Darwin Drive, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4SA
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/04/2023
- **Work Completed:** 21/04/2023
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 57 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £245,000 | 04/01/2007 | Semi-detached |
| 57 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £75,000 | 29/01/1996 | Semi-detached |

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tonbridge and Malling). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,331/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,479/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,627/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,319/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £184,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £147,900

*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.*

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Tonbridge and Malling; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.5%

## 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

Last sold

£245,000 Jan 2007

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,374 of 33,755)

Street crime

55 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three Bedrooms
Extented Semi Detached House
Lounge
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom/Wc
Front
Rear And Side Garden
No Forward Chain
Off Road Parking

Description

Your Move are delighted to offer for sale this three bed extended semi detached family house situated on the North side of Tonbridge in the popular Darwin Drive. Internally the accommodation comprises of entrance porch, entrance hall, bathroom/w.c., dining room, kitchen and lounge. The property further benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. Externally the property offers front, side and rear gardens with off road parking for approximately two cars. There is no forward chain involved with this property. The agents strongly recommmend immediate viewing to avoid disappointment.
Description
Your Move are delighted to offer for sale this three bed extended semi detached family house situated on the North side of Tonbridge in the popular Darwin Drive. Internally the accommodation comprises of entrance porch, entrance hall, bathroom/w.c., dining room, kitchen and lounge. The property further benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. Externally the property offers front, side and rear gardens with off road parking for approximately two cars. There is no forward chain involved with this property. The agents strongly recommmend immediate viewing to avoid disappointment.

Location
Tonbridge offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities including schools catering for all ages. Tonbridge also provdes a mainline station to Charing Cross and the South Coast and gives access to the A21 and M21.

Directions
From the Tonrbridge Branch of Your Move turn right in a Northerly direction, over the first set of traffic lights and at the second set of traffic lights fork right up the Shipbourne Road, over two roundabouts and past York Parade shops on the left hand side. Turn right into Whistler Road, and second right into Darwin Drive. There are two turnings into this drive, take the second, where the property will be found on the right hand side marked by our For Sale board.

Entrance Porch
Double glazed double aspect windows to front and side. Double glazed front door. Slate flooring. Double glazed door to:

Entrance Hall
Double glazed opaque picture window borowing light from entrance lobby. Built in cupboard. Telephone point. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Laminate style flooring.

Lounge (4.500m * 3.780m)
(14' 9'' x 12' 5'') Narrowing to 3.75m (12'4) Double glazed sliding patio doors opening out to rear garden. Double glazed door to side. Skylight. Two windows to side. Laminate style flooring. T.V. aerial pooint. Two radiators.

Kitchen (2.550m * 2.310m)
(8' 4'' x 7' 7'') Including units. Double glazed window to side. Fitted kitchen with wall and base units with work surfaces over and concealed lighting. Inset one and quarter single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Built in four ring hob with oven below. Space for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Laminate style flooring. Local tiling.

Dining Room (6.600m * 3.040m)
(21' 8'' x 10' 0'') Double glazed window to front. Wall mounted gas fire with feature brick surround, hearth and back boiler. Telephone point. Laminate style flooring. Ceiling spotlights.

Bathroom/wc
Double glazed opaque window to sidel. Panelled bath with shower attachment. Low level w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled floor. Local tiling.

Stairs To First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to side. Access to loft.

Bedroom (3.870m * 2.770m)
(12' 8'' x 9' 1'') Double glazed window to front. Wardrobes to one wall. Laminate style flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom (3.500m * 2.350m)
(11' 6'' x 7' 9'') Double glazed window to rear. Raditor. Laminate style flooring. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

Bedroom (2.580m * 2.350m)
(8' 6'' x 7' 9'') Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Laminate style flooring.

External

Front Garden
Mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. Side access to side garden.

Rear Garden
Patio area. Mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. Seating area. Shed. Outside lighting.

Side Garden
Paved area with feature gravelled borders containing herbal garden and outside tap.

Off Road Parking
Block paved driveway for approximately two cars.

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #15733844 Recent

Property Details

Street: 57 Darwin Drive

Town: TONBRIDGE

Postcode: TN10 4SA

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 30/04/2023

Work Completed: 21/04/2023

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

227% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/01/2007 (19 years ago)	£245,000	+226.7%
Sold	29/01/1996 (30 years ago)	£75,000	—

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

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tonbridge and Malling. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.7%

5y (index) 11.5%

10y (index) 28.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tonbridge and Malling. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,331/mo

Realistic £1,479/mo

Optimistic £1,627/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tonbridge and Malling.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for High Weald: £1,319/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TN10 4SA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Darwin Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Reynolds Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.3 miles
Shop	Haywards Butchers	0.3 miles
University	Tonbridge Adult Education Centre	1.8 miles
Train station	Tonbridge	1.9 miles
Train station	Hildenborough	2.6 miles
Hospital	Tunbridge Wells Independant Hospital	7.3 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	9.8 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	23
Criminal damage and arson	12
Anti-social behaviour	7
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	2
Shoplifting	2
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	55

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
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2019
Cage Green Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2023
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie	Secondary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 27 Nov 2023
Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Long Mead Community Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 17 Oct 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.59%

Max investor price (0.8%) £184,875

Target investor price (1%) £147,900

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).