Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2016 £357,000 4.7% 2.6%
Oct 2001 £177,500 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 42, Cavendish Drive.

Floorplan 42
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Internal area
81 square metres (872 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,407 per square metre (£409 per square foot) in Dec 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,377 per square metre (£500 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2016 £357,000 £4,407 £435,504 £5,377
Oct 2001 £177,500 £2,191 £530,533 £6,550

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 81 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £435,504. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Tunbridge Wells are now selling for between £4,550 and £6,150 per square metre (£422 and £571 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 81 m², this implies a valuation between £369,000 and £498,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
325 square metres (3,498 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 42 Cavendish Drive. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 12/04/2016. It last appeared Dec 2016.
Photos:

There are 14 archived estate agent listing photos for 42 Cavendish Drive.

Photos for 42 Cavendish Drive
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
July 2017 17/02082/NMAMD
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
42 Cavendish Drive Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Description:
Non material amendment in relation to 17/00164/FULL - Amendment of roof coating from grey GRP plastic coating to a green living roof made up of a mixture of Sedum plants

Planning ref:
May 2017 17/00164/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
42 Cavendish Drive Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Description:
Full Planning Permission for Various Works Including Conversion of Outbuilding to Living Space, Replacement of Various Windows and Doors, Replacement of Some Rainwater Goods, Installation of New Drainage, General Refurbishments to Exterior Including Repointing and Redecoration
EPC Inspections
Summary:
16 June 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
123 sqm (1,324 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
04 March 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached Bungalow , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
81 sqm (872 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
08 November 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached Bungalow , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
53 sqm (570 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

42 Cavendish Drive is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £435,504.
  • Based on an internal area of 81 m² and recent prices in Tunbridge Wells, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £369,000 to £498,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 42 Cavendish Drive last sold for £357,000 in December 2016.

HouseMetric shows 42 Cavendish Drive as 81 m² (872 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 16 June 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 42 Cavendish Drive was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

42 Cavendish Drive is in postcode TN2 5DX, in Tunbridge Wells. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Cavendish Drive, TN2 5DX or analysis of the Tunbridge Wells property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 November 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.