Sold STC Bungalow

15 DARWIN DRIVE

TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 4SA

3 beds 1 baths 52 m² Listed 20 Nov 2015 (-3872d)

£365,000

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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

A semi detached bungalow built in the 1960s and now being sold for the first time since 1980,has brick elevations under a tiled roof with sealed unit double glazing by Everest throughout (Kitchen door to side by Anglian).The bungalow is in need of some improvement but is considered to offer potential to extend most notably in the roof space (subject to planning) as have similar properties in the immediate area.

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)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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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).

5y growth 3.1%
10y growth 13.2%

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

1y (index) -1.3%
5y (index) 12.4%
10y (index) 28.4%

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

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 0.41%
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).