162 SANDHURST ROAD
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN2 3TQ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
78 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£395,000 Dec 2022
Price per m²
£5,256/m²
Local average
£401,943 (+2%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (4,714 of 33,755)
Street crime
163 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- TERRACE FAMILY HOME
- OPEN PLAN KITCHEN-DINER
- SEPERATE FAMILY LOUNGE
- THREE BEDROOMS
- FAMILY BATHROOM
- TIERED REAR GARDEN
- PARKING AREA TO THE REAR
- EPC RATING C
- COUNCIL TAX BAND C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is located on Sandhurst Road, 0.2 miles from High Brooms mainline railway station offering fast and frequent services to both London and Hastings. The property enjoys amenities at nearby Silverdale Road with several independent retailers, some restaurants and a well stocked supermarket as well as the North Farm Retail Park being only 0.6 miles. Tunbridge Wells town is a little over a mile away offering a wider variety of social and retail facilities and there are a number of primary, secondary, grammar and independent schools nearby. Don't forget to enjoy a stroll over to the glorious grounds of the Grosvenor and Hilbert park and nature reserve.
This well-presented family home, is located within 0.2 miles of High brooms railway station with links into London and Hastings, so, ideal for commuters. Local shops and eateries are within 0.2 miles and the open fields of the gorgeous Grosvenor and Hilbert park and nature reserve can be found within 0.5 miles of the house too. Plus you are going to be within catchment area of some highly regarded schools for the children.
The property is set back from Sandhurst road and has a mature front garden. Once inside the house, you will be greeted with the entrance hall that has an exposed under stairs seating area. An open plan kitchen dining room will be great for entertaining and family meals together and then you have a family lounge area which gives access to your rear garden. Upstairs, you have two double and a third single bedroom plus your family bathroom. The rear garden has a patio, then steps up to a two tiered raised garden with gate leading to your parking area.
Listed by
Tunbridge Wells
Andrews Estate Agents
Reference: 173537450
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 02/08/2022
Expiry date: 01/08/2032
Current heating cost: £406/year
Potential heating cost: £363/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/12/2022 (3 years ago) | £395,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street GOLDEN LEAVES 4 SANDHURST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3TQ | £287,000 | 31/10/2024 | Terraced |
| 19 SANDHURST PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3SU | £560,000 | 11/07/2024 | Terraced |
| 10 BLAKEWAY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3DF | £394,050 | 31/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 SANDHURST PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3SU | £610,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 213 SANDHURST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3TA | £400,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 SANDHURST PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3SU | £499,950 | 18/08/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street GOLDEN LEAVES 3 SANDHURST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3TQ | £272,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 FRIARS WAY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3UA | £385,000 | 14/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 BLAKEWAY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3DF | £359,500 | 24/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street GOLDEN LEAVES 2 SANDHURST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3TQ | £245,000 | 13/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 211 SANDHURST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 3TA | £425,000 | 29/07/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £268,000 (3 sales)
Area average: £454,188 (8 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): Tunbridge Wells. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Tunbridge Wells. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tunbridge Wells.
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 | Friars Way West | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Birken Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Budgens | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | High Brooms | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Premier Local Shop | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Tunbridge Wells | 1.3 miles |
| University | Tonbridge Adult Education Centre | 3.3 miles |
| Hospital | Tunbridge Wells Independant Hospital | 4.2 miles |
| Hospital | Hawkhurst Community Hospital | 11.2 miles |
| University | St Piers College | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 163 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove Academy | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 30 Oct 2019 |
| Skinners' Kent Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2023 |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Dec 2014 |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2017 |
| Beechwood School | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
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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).