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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.

Data Sources

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