15 DARWIN DRIVE
TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 4SA
£365,000
Property details
Floor area
52 m²
Last sold
£360,000 Jan 2016
Local average
£664,231 (-45%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,374 of 33,755)
Street crime
55 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 3 BEDROOMS
- BATHROOM
- SITTING/DINING ROOM
- KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST RECESS
- EVEREST SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING
- GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
- DETACHED GARAGE
- LONG DRIVEWAY
- 70 FT WELL STOCKED REAR GARDEN
- GOOD SIZED FRONT GARDEN
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Tonbridge - Occupying an exceptionally convenient position in this established area within easy reach of all amenities including local shops at York Parade and Martin Hardie Way, doctors surgeries as well as educational facilities including Woodlands primary school.Tonbridge with a full range of facilities and main line station is just over two miles. Woodland Walk providing pedestrian access to several of the above mentioned is nearby.
Fully Enclosed Entrance Porch -
Entrance Hall - with built in coats cupboard.
Kitchen With Breakfast Recess - with matching range of units comprising one and a half bowl single stainless steel drainer sink inset to top with storage ,drawers and plumbing for washing machine,Alpha wall mounted gas fired combi boiler,top with cupboards and storage under and range of wall cupboards over,four ring gas hob with oven and grill under, extractor hood over,wall cupboards to sides,larder cupboard,radiator.
Sitting/Dining Room - with decorative brick fireplace and fitted gas fire,display shelving and mantelshelf,radiator.Door to
Inner Hall - with deep linen cupboard with radiator,access to roof space
Bedroom One - with radiator,double built in wardrobe cupboard,fitted unit virtually occupying the length of one wall with triple hanging and shelved cupboards,dressing table recess with drawers and overhead cupboards and additional double hanging cupboard to side.
Bedroom Two - with radiator,sliding patio doors to rear garden. This room was previously used as a Dining Room.
Bedroom Three - with radiator.
Bathroom - with panelled bath with mixer and hand shower,pedestal wash basin,low level WC suite,radiator,part tiled walls.
Outside - There is a long brick paved drive with double gates providing parking for many cars and leading to SINGLE DETACHED BRICK GARAGE with up and over door ,light and power.The REAR GARDEN is a feature being about 70ft in length having a patio,rockery,pathway and area of lawn.There is a rose arch and forsythia screen to an area of vegetable garden with apple and pear trees,small garden shed and greenhouse base. Open plan FRONT GARDEN with lawn and stocked borders.
Directions - From Tonbridge proceed on the A227 and after about two miles turn right into Whistler Road and then first right into Darwin Drive where 15 will be seen on the left hand side.
Listed by
Tonbridge
Ibbett Mosely
Reference: 37986717
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8893044
Property Details
Street: 15 Darwin Drive
Town: TONBRIDGE
Postcode: TN10 4SA
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 04/06/2012
Work Completed: 11/05/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #11665268
Property Details
Street: 15 Darwin Drive
Town: TONBRIDGE
Postcode: TN10 4SA
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 06/06/2016
Work Completed: 11/04/2016
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 | 15/01/2016 (10 years ago) | £360,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 NEWTON AVENUE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RR | £695,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached |
| 27 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £670,000 | 04/11/2025 | Detached |
| 24 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £513,000 | 19/06/2025 | Detached |
| 11 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £570,000 | 02/11/2023 | Detached |
| 4 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £557,500 | 14/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 33 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £530,000 | 13/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £529,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £490,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 STREAMSIDE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PU | £700,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CORNFIELD WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PT | £620,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 15 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £670,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CORNFIELD WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PT | £599,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 DENBEIGH DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PW | £645,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 28 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £725,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 25 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £590,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ROWAN SHAW, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QA | £620,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CAVENDISH CLOSE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RJ | £565,000 | 17/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SB | £535,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 99 WHISTLER ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RQ | £735,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached |
| MAPLE HOUSE SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3RP | £1,050,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 19 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £455,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 WHISTLER ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RG | £620,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached |
| 4 CORNFIELD WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PT | £600,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 31 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £415,000 | 14/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £482,250 (4 sales)
Area average: £638,475 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tonbridge and Malling. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Tonbridge and Malling. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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
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 | Sainsbury's Local | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 0.3 miles |
| University | Tonbridge Adult Education Centre | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Tonbridge | 1.9 miles |
| Train station | Hildenborough | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Tonbridge Cottage Hospital | 2.7 miles |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Godden Green | 4.5 miles |
| University | University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios | 9.8 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) |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 7 Dec 2022 |
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 — 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).