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Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst

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About

The Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst area lies on the southeastern edge of the Tunbridge Wells borough, characterised by a landscape of rolling High Weald countryside and scattered woodland. The settlements are primarily rural villages, with Hawkhurst serving as the largest local centre. The area's geography is defined by its position on the Kent and Sussex border, with a network of narrow lanes connecting farms, orchards, and historic houses.

A notable local landmark is the Kino Cinema in Hawkhurst, a historic independent picturehouse that has been in operation since the early 20th century. The surrounding countryside includes parts of the Bewl Water reservoir's catchment area. Economic activity has traditionally been linked to agriculture and forestry, with the villages maintaining a distinct, quiet character separate from the more urban centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells to the northwest.

Area overview

On average Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst is £63,917 per year. There are 6 schools in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst is home to around 8,719 people, with a population density of about 122.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst Population
8,719
Population density
122.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.47(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.19(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-16%)
Other theft
4.47(-20%)
Shoplifting
4.13(-48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,015
91.93%
Other White
284
3.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.68%
Irish
59
0.68%
Chinese
46
0.53%
Total population: 8,719

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,466
35.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,223
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,164
16.74%
No qualifications
1,000
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,400
40.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,027
29.38%
Other social rented
446
12.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
12.59%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.2%
Total households: 3,495

Property prices in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £418,250 in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,333 up to £1,751,400.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£700,000£4,781
Flats3£210,000£4,884
Semi-Detached31£358,500£4,317
Terraced16£337,500£4,176

10 years median price trend in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst.

All postcodes in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst

TN185AB

Slip Mill Lane

TN184LA

Highgate Hill

TN174DD

The Street

TN184AN

North Grove Road

TN185NR

Sponden Lane

TN174AF

Mounts Hill

TN174AG

Golford Road

TN185PE

Boxhurst

TN184ND

Talbot Road

TN185BE

Millers Meadow

TN185JH

Ringle Green

TN185NU

Silverden Lane

TN184EP

Rye Road

TN184JH

Park Cottages

TN185HP

Rye Road

TN184JN

Canon Jeffreys Court

TN184AP

North Grove Road

TN184LY

Talbot Road

TN185BB

Potters Lane

TN184PX

High Street

TN184XA

North Hill Road

TN185DW

Rye Road

TN174DU

Rolvenden Road

TN184HS

All Saints Road

TN185DB

Rye Road

TN185DF

Water Lane

TN185LR

Bodiam Road

TN184RB

Stream Lane

TN174EF

Fuggles Court

TN184LE

Highgate Hill

TN174BJ

Halden Lane

TN174HD

Oakfields

TN174AS

Goddards Green Road

TN184FE

Gunther Close

TN174HS

Medway Cottages

TN185EE

Cranbrook Road

TN184PG

The Moor

TN185EB

Conghurst Lane

TN174BB

Benenden Road

TN185EU

Hearten Oak Road

TN185AX

Attwaters Lane

TN184PA

Hillside

TN184BY

Woodbury Road

TN185AP

Water Lane

TN185PG

Rye Road

TN185EA

Conghurst Lane

TN185ET

Cranbrook Road

TN184LF

Lorenden Park

TN184HR

All Saints Road

TN184JB

South Villas

TN185JN

Oak Cottages

TN185AL

Park Lane

TN174AB

Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

TN174AH

Admirals Walk

TN184QU

Horns Road

TN185DX

Conghurst Lane

TN184EQ

Wish Valley Mews

TN184JT

Slip Mill Road

TN184QX

Horns Road

TN185AD

Slip Mill Lane

TN174ES

Cranbrook Road

TN184JJ

Queen's Mews

TN185DD

Whites Lane

TN184DS

Ockley Road

TN174BE

Wood Lane

TN184HJ

Queens Road

TN185ES

Cranbrook Road

TN185ER

South View

TN185EQ

Santers Court

TN184DL

Ockley Lane

TN184AH

High Street

TN184XN

Delmonden Lane

TN184RP

Hastings Road

TN185JP

Back Road

TN174AA

Mounts Hill

TN185DZ

Conghurst Lane

TN174HE

Coldharbour Road

TN184BL

North View

TN184NY

Moor Hill

TN174AW

Goddards Green Road

TN184RA

Ridgeway

TN184HZ

Smugglers

TN185NJ

Foxhole Lane

TN184BN

Western Avenue

TN184NJ

Hensil Lane

TN174AP

Walkhurst Road

TN185JJ

Lorry Cottages

TN185LN

Bodiam Road

TN184FH

Highgate Hill

TN174HJ

Mill Street

TN184EE

Barretts Road

TN174DT

Walkhurst Road

TN185JT

Back Road

TN174EA

Leybourne Dell

TN184BF

Post Office Road

TN184XE

Horns Hill

TN185NY

Marsh Quarter Lane

TN174HB

Iden Green Road

TN278DR

Bishopsdale Cottages

TN174JX

Dingleden

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.