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Frant & Wadhurst

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About

Frant & Wadhurst ward encompasses a large, rural area on the Kent and East Sussex border. It is characterised by rolling High Weald landscape, scattered farms, and wooded valleys. The settlements are primarily villages and hamlets, with Frant and Wadhurst serving as the main centres. The local economy has strong agricultural and commuting elements, with many residents travelling to London or Tunbridge Wells.

The area is defined by its geology, with the underlying sandstone and clay creating a distinctive patchwork of small fields and ancient woodlands. The presence of the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a preserved steam line, offers a specific transport link and heritage attraction. Land use is a mix of pasture, woodland, and hop gardens, reflecting its traditional Wealden character.

Area overview

On average Frant & Wadhurst has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frant & Wadhurst is £66,416 per year. There are 5 schools in Frant & Wadhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Frant & Wadhurst is home to around 6,941 people, with a population density of about 98.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frant & Wadhurst Population
6,941
Population density
98.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.83(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.65(-17%)
Other theft
3.75(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-46%)
Public order
2.16(-65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,251
90.05%
Other White
303
4.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
87
1.25%
Irish
51
0.73%
Other Asian
46
0.66%
Total population: 6,942

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,592
44.71%
Level 3 (A level)
928
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
832
14.35%
No qualifications
616
10.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,316
44.67%
Owns with a mortgage
961
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
10.9%
Social rents from council
152
5.16%
Other social rented
100
3.39%
Total households: 2,946

Property prices in Frant & Wadhurst

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Frant & Wadhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £3,643,940.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frant & Wadhurst 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 Frant & Wadhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£995,000
Flats9£225,000
Semi-Detached16£550,000
Terraced21£385,000

10 years median price trend in Frant & Wadhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frant & Wadhurst.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.