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Frant & Wadhurst

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 32 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Frant & Wadhurst Population

6,941

Population density

98.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.12(-55%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.09(-18%)

Other theft

4.32(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.75(-42%)

Public order

2.88(-53%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,251

90.05%

Other White

303

4.36%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.25%

Irish

0.73%

Other Asian

0.66%

Total population: 6,942

Economics

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

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Frant & Wadhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £3,643,940.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	21	£362,000	£237,000	£315,000	£445,000	£625,000
Detached	30	£1,012,500	£474,750	£678,125	£1,446,590	£2,020,000
Flats	11	£237,500	£195,000	£216,250	£322,500	£395,000
Semi-Detached	19	£550,000	£354,500	£442,500	£630,000	£835,000

10 years median price trend in Frant & Wadhurst

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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