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FLAT 3

22 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN4 8EA

1 beds 66 m² Listed 25 Jul 2006 (-7263d)

£129,950

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (TN4 8EA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 3, 22 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN4 8EA |
| Price | £129,950 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £125,000 Oct 2006 |

## Description

Well located in a very prestigious area of Tunbridge Wells and within walking distance to the centre and mainline rail station, this apartment offers great accommodation for the first time buyer. This first floor apartment has a double bedroom, spacious sitting/dining room with period features, a compact modern kitchen with large sash window, stylish white bathroom and communal gardens. The apartment also has access to the private park. Early viewing is essential to appreciate this delightful apartment.

**Dimensions**

Bedroom 1:

Reception 1:

Kitchen:

10 8 x 6 4

15 4 x 12 8

7 6 x 6 8 into recess

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/12719414/256840)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 22 FLAT 3 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £125,000 | 27/10/2006 | Flat |
| 22 FLAT 3 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £118,500 | 07/01/2005 | Flat |
| 22 FLAT 3 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £110,000 | 23/01/2004 | Flat |
| 22 FLAT 3 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £78,250 | 02/11/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 MOLYNEUX PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DL | £495,000 | 17/12/2025 | Flat |
| MAPLE COURT FLAT 7 WARBERRY PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8GD | £210,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 33 FLAT 6A BOYNE PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EL | £215,000 | 10/12/2025 | Flat |
| MAPLE COURT FLAT 8 WARBERRY PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8GD | £219,000 | 12/11/2025 | Flat |
| 40 FLAT 2 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DY | £234,000 | 27/05/2025 | Flat |
| 12 FLAT 5 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN | £185,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 8 FLAT 1 BOYNE PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8ET | £335,000 | 30/10/2023 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 4 OAKDALE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DS | £415,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 16 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £1,450,057 | 26/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| REGINA COURT 4 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DJ | £305,000 | 03/05/2023 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 5 OAKDALE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DS | £220,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 5 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £1,820,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| MOLYNEUX COURT FLAT 1 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DP | £460,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 24 FLAT 3 COURT ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8ED | £220,500 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| REGINA COURT 7 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DJ | £325,000 | 10/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 22 FLAT 5 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £151,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 22 FLAT 6 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £200,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| 6 MOLYNEUX PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DL | £450,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| 30 FLAT 1 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DY | £385,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat |
| 12 FLAT 6 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN | £172,000 | 06/09/2022 | Flat |
| 15C BOYNE PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EL | £525,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| 6B MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN | £535,000 | 01/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 24 FLAT 6 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £115,000 | 17/06/2022 | Flat |
| 4 FIRST FLOOR FLAT MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN | £495,000 | 26/05/2022 | Flat |
| ROWAN HOUSE FLAT 1 WARBERRY PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8GG | £880,000 | 07/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA | £1,167,500 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £817,260 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £364,025 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £305,880 (35 Flat, TN4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -57.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tunbridge Wells). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,358/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,509/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,660/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Culverden Park Road, TN4 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.92% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £543/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 17.3%

*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:** 22.9%
- **10y growth:** 36.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Last sold

£125,000 Oct 2006

Local average

£305,880 (-57.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,150 of 33,755)

Street crime

224 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Converted flat
One bedroom
One reception room
Prestigious location
Communal gardens
Use of private park

Description

Listed by

Tunbridge Wells

McAuley Miller

Reference: 12719414

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

60% since 2001

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/10/2006 (19 years ago)	£125,000	+5.5%
Sold	07/01/2005 (21 years ago)	£118,500	+7.7%
Sold	23/01/2004 (22 years ago)	£110,000	+40.6%
Sold	02/11/2001 (24 years ago)	£78,250	—

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 MOLYNEUX PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DL	£495,000	17/12/2025	Flat
MAPLE COURT FLAT 7 WARBERRY PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8GD	£210,000	15/12/2025	Flat
33 FLAT 6A BOYNE PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EL	£215,000	10/12/2025	Flat
MAPLE COURT FLAT 8 WARBERRY PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8GD	£219,000	12/11/2025	Flat
40 FLAT 2 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DY	£234,000	27/05/2025	Flat
12 FLAT 5 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN	£185,000	17/11/2023	Flat
8 FLAT 1 BOYNE PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8ET	£335,000	30/10/2023	Flat
1 FLAT 4 OAKDALE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DS	£415,000	14/07/2023	Flat
Same street 16 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA	£1,450,057	26/06/2023	Semi-detached
REGINA COURT 4 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DJ	£305,000	03/05/2023	Flat
11 FLAT 5 OAKDALE ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DS	£220,000	21/12/2022	Flat
Same street 5 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA	£1,820,000	15/12/2022	Detached
MOLYNEUX COURT FLAT 1 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DP	£460,000	23/11/2022	Flat
24 FLAT 3 COURT ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8ED	£220,500	11/11/2022	Flat
REGINA COURT 7 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DJ	£325,000	10/11/2022	Flat
Same street 22 FLAT 5 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA	£151,000	14/10/2022	Flat
Same street 22 FLAT 6 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA	£200,000	14/10/2022	Flat
6 MOLYNEUX PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DL	£450,000	14/10/2022	Flat
30 FLAT 1 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DY	£385,000	13/09/2022	Flat
12 FLAT 6 MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN	£172,000	06/09/2022	Flat
15C BOYNE PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EL	£525,000	26/08/2022	Flat
6B MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN	£535,000	01/08/2022	Flat
Same street 24 FLAT 6 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA	£115,000	17/06/2022	Flat
4 FIRST FLOOR FLAT MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8DN	£495,000	26/05/2022	Flat
ROWAN HOUSE FLAT 1 WARBERRY PARK GARDENS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8GG	£880,000	07/04/2022	Flat
Same street 12 EARLS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN4 8EA	£1,167,500	28/02/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £817,260 (6 sales)

Area average: £364,025 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.9%

10y growth 36.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tunbridge Wells. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.5%

5y (index) 0.3%

10y (index) 15.7%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: 22/24 EARL'S ROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (4181453)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tunbridge Wells. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,358/mo

Realistic £1,509/mo

Optimistic £1,660/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tunbridge Wells.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for High Weald: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TN4 8EA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Earl's Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Oakdale Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Lifestyle Ford	0.4 miles
Shop	The Secret Cellar	0.4 miles
Train station	Tunbridge Wells	0.6 miles
Train station	Tunbridge Wells West	0.9 miles
Hospital	Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital	1.2 miles
Hospital	Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury	2.6 miles
University	Tonbridge Adult Education Centre	4.0 miles
University	St Piers College	10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	71
Anti-social behaviour	41
Shoplifting	26
Criminal damage and arson	22
Vehicle crime	16
Other theft	13
Public order	11
Drugs	9
Burglary	4
Possession of weapons	4
Theft from the person	3
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	224

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
The Wells Free School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 29 Jun 2015
Rose Hill School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 11 Dec 2023
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 30 Jan 2024
The Skinners' School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 13 Jan 2022

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
1 Bed Flat, Culverden Park Road, TN4	£1,200/mo	1	0.37 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.92%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 11.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9×

Monthly cashflow £543/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 17.3%

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).