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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Frant & Wadhurst is £530,000 (around £428 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £377,500 and £768,750. There are 3 schools in Frant & Wadhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
32
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
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

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

Median price: £530,000
Price per sq ft: £428
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £378K – £769K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £428 per square foot) in Frant & Wadhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £2,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Frant & Wadhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£895,500£431
Semi-Detached22£587,500£457
Terraced21£425,000£471
Flats15£350,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Frant & Wadhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frant & Wadhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£790,000£274,500£422,500£315,000
2017£740,000£351,225£432,500£382,500
2018£720,000£263,000£420,000£345,000
2019£753,250£325,000£415,500£330,600
2020£827,500£244,500£567,250£336,250
2021£881,792£350,000£550,000£403,750
2022£1,035,000£345,000£541,750£405,000
2023£930,000£307,500£525,000£435,000
2024£1,237,500£385,000£525,000£405,000
2025£1,010,000£250,000£605,000£390,000
2026£895,500£375,000£490,000£422,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frant & Wadhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frant & Wadhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£417£313£369£364
2017£388£317£398£389
2018£390£357£410£411
2019£397£318£361£381
2020£416£318£392£389
2021£447£382£422£421
2022£483£366£429£453
2023£459£353£489£475
2024£453£403£447£457
2025£477£372£426£428
2026£414£360£457£488
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frant & Wadhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Frant & Wadhurst in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district.

Band A£1,819
Band B£2,122
Band C£2,425
Band D£2,728
Band E£3,335
Band F£3,941
Band G£4,547
Band H£5,457

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Frant & Wadhurst ward.

Local councillors

Johanna Christina Dorothy Howell

Frant & Wadhurst - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sarah Glynn-Ives

Frant & Wadhurst - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

All postcodesin Frant & Wadhurst

TN56EL

Deepdene

TN39DB

Frant Green Road

TN56JR

Beech Hill

TN39AL

Cricketers Close

TN56HU

Ward Close

TN63QL

Argos Hill

TN56LT

Brinkers Lane

TN39HJ

Mayfield Road

TN39HR

Down Lane

TN56PE

Tidebrook

TN56HH

Bewlbridge Lane

TN39DH

Mayfield Road

TN56FE

Legat Close

TN56FP

Bellerbys Gardens

TN56TP

Southfields

TN56HJ

Bewlbridge Lane

TN56UB

Cockmount Lane

TN56UR

Jonas Lane

TN56TE

Davis Place

TN39BB

Rushlye Close

TN206PW

Little Trodgers Lane

TN56DT

Pell Bridge Cottages

TN56DS

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