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304 SHIPBOURNE ROAD

TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 3NH

4 beds 2 baths 111 m² Listed 27 Jul 2021 (-1830d)

£550,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TN10 3NH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 304 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 3NH |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £570,000 Dec 2021 |

## Description

****GUIDE PRICE £550,000 to £575,000** **This** **well presented four bedroom detached property is a perfect family home in a sought after location within Tonbridge. Set within walking distance of Tonbridge town centre and station its ideally located to benefit from all that Tonbridge has to offer including its retail and leisure facilities and is also close to a beautiful woodland walk. Well connected with Tonbridge station offering direct routes to London within 45 minutes, also easy access to the A21 for access to M25

There is a great selection of high quality secondary schools within Tonbridge and the surrounding area including Tonbridge Grammar School for girls, The Judd school for boys, Weald of Kent Grammar school for girls and Skinners Grammar school for boys.

This must see property comprises entrance hall, downstairs wc, lounge, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms including master with en-suite, family bathroom, rear garden with side access. Additional benefits to note include double glazing, gas central heating, drive for 5 cars and a garage with potential for conversion (STPP), rear garden newly landscaped in 2020

**Entrance Hall: **Laminate floor, built in storage cupboard, radiator

**Downstairs W/C:** Laminate floor, wall mounted wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail

**Kitchen:** Tiled floor, double glazed window to side, full range of fitted base and wall units, Integrated oven and hob, extractor, plumbed for dishwasher, washing machine, built in cupboard, hatch to dining room

**Dining Room: **Laminate floor, double glazed window to rear, radiator, hatch to kitchen

**Lounge: **Laminate floor, French doors to rear garden, feature fire place, radiator

**Landing: **Carpet, double glazed window to front, storage cupboard, hatch to insulated loft, radiator

**Master Bedroom:** Carpet, double glazed window to rear, built in wardrobe, radiator, access to en-suite

**En-suite: **Laminate** **floor, double glazed window to side, shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail

**Bedroom 2**: Carpet, double glazed window to rear, built in wardrobe, radiator

**Bedroom 3**: Carpet, double glazed window to front, built in wardrobe, radiator

**Bedroom 4**: Carpet, double glazed window to front, radiator

**Family Bathroom: **Laminate floor, double glazed window to side, bath with shower over, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail

**Garden: **Newly landscaped in 2020, 2 patio seating areas, lawn, screened area for storage, side access

**Parking: **Drive for 5 cars and garage for 1 car plus storage (could be converted STPP)

**EPC band: **TBC

## Property Photos

- ![External Front](/listings/photos/111046820/1652004) - External Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/111046820/1652006) - Lounge
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/111046820/1652007) - Master Bedroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/111046820/1652010) - Rear Garden
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/111046820/1652012) - Entrance Hall
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/111046820/1652014) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/111046820/1652016) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/111046820/1652018) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/111046820/1652020) - Kitchen
- ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/111046820/1652022) - Downstairs WC
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/111046820/1652024) - Landing
- ![En-suite](/listings/photos/111046820/1652026) - En-suite
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/111046820/1652027) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/111046820/1652029) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/111046820/1652031) - Bedroom 4
- ![External Rear](/listings/photos/111046820/1652032) - External Rear
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/111046820/1652033) - Family Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/111046820/1652034) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan01_ALL](/listings/photos/111046820/1652035) - Floorplan01_ALL

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #7315803
- **Address:** 304 Shipbourne Road, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3NH
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/04/2010
- **Work Completed:** 27/03/2010
- **Items:** 12 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 304 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3NH | £570,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached |
| 304 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3NH | £318,000 | 11/02/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £670,000 | 04/11/2025 | Detached |
| 21 ST BERNARDS ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3NL | £520,000 | 30/07/2025 | 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 |
| 13 ST BERNARDS ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3NL | £500,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached |
| 4 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £557,500 | 14/09/2023 | Detached |
| 92 SILVERHURST DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QJ | £510,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £490,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 WHITE COTTAGE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4PU | £660,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| 19 STREAMSIDE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PU | £700,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 HAZEL SHAW, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QE | £785,000 | 28/10/2022 | 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 |
| 9 HAZEL SHAW, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QE | £598,500 | 19/08/2022 | 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 |
| 274 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3EX | £825,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £618,400 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £670,714 (14 Detached, TN10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,333/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,481/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,629/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

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Hunt Road, TN10 | £2,250/mo | 4 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,250/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £281,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £225,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-166/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -3.6%
- **10y growth:** 11.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Tonbridge and Malling; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 13%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

111 m²

Last sold

£570,000 Dec 2021

Local average

£670,714 (-18%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,399 of 33,755)

Street crime

66 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Guide Price £550,000 to £575,000
Live interactive virtual viewings available upon request
Ideal family home
Numerous good local Grammar schools
Walking distance to Tonbridge station
Walking distance to Tonbridge town centre
Short drive to major Retail outlets
Master with en-suite
Newly landscaped rear garden
Drive for 5 cars and garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

**GUIDE PRICE £550,000 to £575,000 This well presented four bedroom detached property is a perfect family home in a sought after location within Tonbridge. Set within walking distance of Tonbridge town centre and station its ideally located to benefit from all that Tonbridge has to offer including its retail and leisure facilities and is also close to a beautiful woodland walk. Well connected with Tonbridge station offering direct routes to London within 45 minutes, also easy access to the A21 for access to M25
There is a great selection of high quality secondary schools within Tonbridge and the surrounding area including Tonbridge Grammar School for girls, The Judd school for boys, Weald of Kent Grammar school for girls and Skinners Grammar school for boys.
This must see property comprises entrance hall, downstairs wc, lounge, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms including master with en-suite, family bathroom, rear garden with side access. Additional benefits to note include double glazing, gas central heating, drive for 5 cars and a garage with potential for conversion (STPP), rear garden newly landscaped in 2020
Entrance Hall: Laminate floor, built in storage cupboard, radiator
Downstairs W/C: Laminate floor, wall mounted wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail
Kitchen: Tiled floor, double glazed window to side, full range of fitted base and wall units, Integrated oven and hob, extractor, plumbed for dishwasher, washing machine, built in cupboard, hatch to dining room
Dining Room: Laminate floor, double glazed window to rear, radiator, hatch to kitchen
Lounge: Laminate floor, French doors to rear garden, feature fire place, radiator
Landing: Carpet, double glazed window to front, storage cupboard, hatch to insulated loft, radiator
Master Bedroom: Carpet, double glazed window to rear, built in wardrobe, radiator, access to en-suite

En-suite: Laminate floor, double glazed window to side, shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail

Bedroom 2: Carpet, double glazed window to rear, built in wardrobe, radiator
Bedroom 3: Carpet, double glazed window to front, built in wardrobe, radiator
Bedroom 4: Carpet, double glazed window to front, radiator
Family Bathroom: Laminate floor, double glazed window to side, bath with shower over, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail
Garden: Newly landscaped in 2020, 2 patio seating areas, lawn, screened area for storage, side access

Parking: Drive for 5 cars and garage for 1 car plus storage (could be converted STPP)
EPC band: **TBC

Listed by

South East & London

Yopa Property Ltd

Reference: 111046820

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan01_ALL

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #7315803

Property Details

Street: 304 Shipbourne Road

Town: TONBRIDGE

Postcode: TN10 3NH

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 26/04/2010

Work Completed: 27/03/2010

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

79% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/12/2021 (4 years ago)	£570,000	+79.2%
Sold	11/02/2010 (16 years ago)	£318,000	—

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
27 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL	£670,000	04/11/2025	Detached
21 ST BERNARDS ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3NL	£520,000	30/07/2025	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
13 ST BERNARDS ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3NL	£500,000	16/10/2023	Detached
4 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ	£557,500	14/09/2023	Detached
92 SILVERHURST DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QJ	£510,000	03/07/2023	Detached
10 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ	£490,000	12/05/2023	Detached
5 WHITE COTTAGE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4PU	£660,000	13/12/2022	Detached
19 STREAMSIDE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PU	£700,000	08/11/2022	Detached
12 HAZEL SHAW, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QE	£785,000	28/10/2022	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
9 HAZEL SHAW, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QE	£598,500	19/08/2022	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
274 SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3EX	£825,000	27/05/2022	Detached

Area average: £618,400 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3.6%

10y growth 11.7%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 13%

10y (index) 30.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,333/mo

Realistic £1,481/mo

Optimistic £1,629/mo

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

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TN10 3NH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Denbeigh Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	York Parade	0.1 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative	0.1 miles
University	Tonbridge Adult Education Centre	1.8 miles
Train station	Tonbridge	1.8 miles
Train station	Hildenborough	2.4 miles
Hospital	Tunbridge Wells Independant Hospital	7.1 miles
University	Unknown	9.9 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	29
Anti-social behaviour	9
Other theft	9
Criminal damage and arson	8
Public order	4
Drugs	2
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	66

Within 1 mile during May 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
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie	Secondary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 27 Nov 2023
Cage Green Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2023
Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 7 Dec 2022
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2019

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
4 Bed Detached House, Hunt Road, TN10	£2,250/mo	4	0.45 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,250/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 3.5% gross yield avg £570,000 sale, £1,650/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £281,250

Target investor price (1%) £225,000

Gross yield 4.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.4×

Monthly cashflow £-166/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.2%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).