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Ferndale & Hawkenbury

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About

Ferndale & Hawkenbury is a primarily residential area situated on the northern edge of Tunbridge Wells. It is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and modern developments. The area is bordered by the main A26 road, which connects it to the town centre and provides access towards Tonbridge.

A distinctive local landmark is the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground, a large open space with sports pitches and a children's playground. The area is served by its own local shops and amenities along Hawkenbury Road, fostering a practical, community-focused atmosphere separate from the main town.

Area overview

On average Ferndale & Hawkenbury has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferndale & Hawkenbury is £73,987 per year. There are 3 schools in Ferndale & Hawkenbury: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ferndale & Hawkenbury is home to around 9,847 people, with a population density of about 1,233.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferndale & Hawkenbury Population
9,847
Population density
1,233.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.68(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.99(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.16(-36%)
Other theft
4.06(-28%)
Drugs
2.54(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,966
80.9%
Other White
820
8.33%
Indian
176
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
147
1.49%
Other Asian
104
1.06%
Total population: 9,847

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,656
46.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
14.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
12.93%
No qualifications
864
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 7,810

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,422
34.37%
Owns outright
1,351
32.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
842
20.35%
Other social rented
362
8.75%
Other forms of private rent
69
1.67%
Total households: 4,137

Property prices in Ferndale & Hawkenbury

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £446,750 in Ferndale & Hawkenbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £5,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ferndale & Hawkenbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ferndale & Hawkenbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£850,000
Flats54£285,000
Semi-Detached46£639,500
Terraced57£366,500

10 years median price trend in Ferndale & Hawkenbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale & Hawkenbury.

All postcodes in Ferndale & Hawkenbury

TN24SU

North Street

TN23NZ

Springhead

TN24SX

Prospect Road

TN23PB

Ferndale

TN23GF

Willicombe Park

TN24UW

Kingswood Road

TN12JG

Avon Street

TN12QW

Albion Road

TN23PU

Sandrock Road

TN24QX

Cornford Lane

TN24UA

Halls Hole Road

TN25HH

Roundhill Road

TN24QZ

Stafford Road

TN23QB

Pembury Road

TN23PP

Trinity Close

TN23NP

Brendon Close

TN23NW

Pennine Walk

TN24UE

Cromwell Road

TN23GH

Queripel Close

TN23RY

Hilbert Road

TN24RB

Cornford Lane

TN24TZ

Chester Avenue

TN12NN

Lansdowne Road

TN23NR

Grampian Close

TN24TN

Camden Park

TN24UX

St Peters Street

TN25BP

Westbrook Terrace

TN12QT

Stone Street

TN24UD

Cromwell Road

TN23PG

Rossdale

TN23NY

Springhead

TN24SP

Park Street

TN24RF

Cornford Lane

TN23QP

Trinity Close

TN25AS

Dorset Road

TN23RH

Pembury Road

TN23QS

Pembury Road

TN25GJ

Brooker Drive

TN23SA

Hilbert Road

TN24SQ

Prospect Road

TN12HQ

St James Road

TN23UU

Willicombe Park

TN23GT

Sandrock Road

TN25BH

Boundary Road

TN25AJ

Forest Road

TN12SD

Kirkdale Road

TN12HJ

St James Road

TN23SE

Hilbert Road

TN23RW

Ferndale Close

TN12LN

Dorking Road

TN23RP

Ferndale Close

TN23SB

Hilbert Road

TN12NT

Granville Road

TN24RE

Halls Hole Road

TN12LZ

Catherine Place

TN25BX

The Meads

TN24UJ

Kingswood Road

TN12LX

Crescent Road

TN24TL

Oakfield Court Road

TN12HR

Western Road

TN23SL

Lipscombe Road

TN25FX

Duncalf Road

TN12PA

Dukes Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.