34 BIRLING ROAD
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN2 5LY
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
383 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£1,683,434 Sep 2024
Price per m²
£4,896/m²
Local average
£853,288 (+119.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,326 of 33,755)
Street crime
88 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Sold by Fine & Country
- A handsome 7 bedroom Edwardian home in a popular location
- Close to High Street, Pantiles and mainline station
- Large front and rear gardens
- Detached double garage with bonus room over
- Spacious rooms with high ceilings and period features
- Large Kitchen/breakfast room with generous utility room
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
The double garage has a large boarded loft for storage but could always be converted into additional accommodation and there is an outside toilet and a large rear lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs borders.
What the Owner says:
We have lived in this lovely house for the past thirty years and it has been a wonderful home to bring up our family. However they have all flown the nest and it is time for us to downsize. However we enjoy the area and will hope to stay locally as we have always felt the location was ideal. We initially fell in love with this house and its delightful features including the impressive bay windows that allow the early morning sunshine to stream through to the lounge and dining room. Not only is it easy to get into the centre of town or go for a country walk but it is also near good schools. We are also on a bus route and there are two pubs nearby as well as the Neville Golf Club and Tunbridge Wells Rugby and Cricket clubs.
During our time here we have installed new HIVE controlled central heating on the ground and first floors with a separate HIVE system on the top floor so, if you are not using the upper floor, it can be turned off. We had the double garage built with the idea that the upstairs could be further developed as required as well as replastering and redecorated and replacing period features to bring the property back to its former glory.
Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the famous Pantiles that now offers a deliRoom sizes:Entrance HallKitchen: 25'5 (7.75m) narrowing to 16'9 (5.11m) x 13'8 (4.17m)Utility: 12'8 x 9'3 (3.86m x 2.82m)Living Room: 21'7 (6.58m) x 13'8 (4.17m) narrowing to 13'0 (3.97m)Dining Room: 17'2 (5.24m) narrowing to 13'4 (4.07m) x 17'2 (5.24m)Study: 12'0 x 10'0 (3.66m x 3.05m)CloakroomLandingBedroom 1: 15'8 x 13'10 (4.78m x 4.22m)Bathroom: 14'2 x 5'10 (4.32m x 1.78m)Bedroom 2: 15'8 x 13'0 (4.78m x 3.97m)Bedroom 3: 13'5 (4.09m) x 13'0 (3.97m) narrowing to 10'9 (3.28m)Bedroom 4: 12'4 x 10'5 (3.76m x 3.18m)Bathroom 2: 8'5 x 7'2 (2.57m x 2.19m)Cloakroom 2LandingBedroom 5: 16'10 x 12'6 (5.13m x 3.81m) narrowing to 8'5 x 7'2 (2.57m x 2.19m)Dressing Area: 9'0 x 7'0 (2.75m x 2.14m)Bedroom 6: 13'7 (4.14m) x 13'0 (3.97m) narrowing to 9'5 (2.87m)Bedroom 7: 11'0 x 10'6 (3.36m x 3.20m)DrivewayDouble Garage: 24'5 x 16'4 (7.45m x 4.98m)Storage: 24'8 x 7'3 (7.52m x 2.21m)Work Shop: 10'0 x 9'2 (3.05m x 2.80m)Front GardenRear GardenBoiler Room
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Listed by
Tunbridge Wells
Arun Estates
Reference: 145642094
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 28/05/2024
Expiry date: 27/05/2034
Current heating cost: £3,752/year
Potential heating cost: £2,355/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,800
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9117742
Property Details
Street: 34 Birling Road
Town: TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode: TN2 5LY
Installation Details
Items: 13 windows
Certificate Issued: 10/10/2012
Work Completed: 27/09/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #10594324
Property Details
Street: 34 Birling Road
Town: TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode: TN2 5LY
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 20/10/2014
Work Completed: 08/09/2014
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #13333645
Property Details
Street: 34 Birling Road
Town: TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode: TN2 5LY
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 07/01/2019
Work Completed: 12/12/2018
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 | 10/09/2024 (1 year ago) | £1,683,434 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £868,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| 55 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £890,000 | 17/07/2025 | Detached |
| 52 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £900,000 | 13/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 OLD GARDENS CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5ND | £700,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 2 WALLACE CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HW | £835,000 | 23/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 RICHMOND PLACE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JZ | £925,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 20 HIGHGROVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5NF | £1,375,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BROADWATER DOWN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5NJ | £2,575,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BIRLING PARK AVENUE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LQ | £1,075,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 193A FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JA | £1,855,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 200 FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JB | £900,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 COPPERFIELDS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HZ | £1,750,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 108 WARWICK PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5EN | £1,430,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| HIDDEN MEWS 1 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GR | £730,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached |
| 209 FOREST ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5JA | £985,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached |
| 46B FRANT ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LJ | £1,695,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 16 BIRLING PARK AVENUE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LQ | £1,370,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 13 BAYHAM ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HR | £863,724 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 12A WALLACE CLOSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HW | £770,000 | 23/02/2022 | Detached |
| 50 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LZ | £845,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 42 BIRLING ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5LY | £1,185,000 | 24/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £1,185,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £1,166,836 (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): Tunbridge Wells. Series: Detached. As of March 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: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | TN2 Food & Wine | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Birling Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Kidman’s Garden & Estate Machinery | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Tunbridge Wells West | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Tunbridge Wells | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury | 2.9 miles |
| University | Tonbridge Adult Education Centre | 5.2 miles |
| University | St Piers College | 11.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 88 |
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 Mead School | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Broadwater Down Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 May 2023 |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 17 Jun 2013 |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Outstanding — 24 Apr 2014 |
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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).