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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 moderate crime levels, with around 40 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
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
18.58(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.39(-53%)
Other theft
4.47(-20%)
Shoplifting
3.67(-54%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,531,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£717,000
Flats5£220,000
Semi-Detached24£337,500
Terraced22£312,500

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

TN185PS

Ethnam Lane

TN174HQ

Chapel Lane

TN184BJ

School Terrace

TN184BS

Armitage Place

TN184HF

Queen's Mews

TN184LL

Oaklands Road

TN184QA

High Street

TN185AE

Cranbrook Road

TN185HY

Queen Street

TN185JA

Queen Street

TN174EG

Pullington Cottages

TN184HJ

Queens Road

TN184LE

Highgate Hill

TN185LE

Bodiam Road

TN184AB

Highgate Hill

TN184EA

Tory Row

TN184FA

Herschel Place

TN184HR

All Saints Road

TN184PB

Moor Hill

TN184XT

Pix Hall Farm Cottages

TN185EF

Cranbrook Road

TN185PU

Linkden Cottages

TN174EN

New Pond Road

TN184JB

South Villas

TN184LF

Lorenden Park

TN184RL

Conghurst Lane

TN185DX

Conghurst Lane

TN185DZ

Conghurst Lane

TN174AB

Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

TN174AD

Mounts Hill

TN174BS

Green Lane

TN184AH

High Street

TN184NL

Talbot Road

TN185DJ

Attwaters Lane

TN174DL

The Green

TN184AL

North Grove Road

TN184DW

Ockley Lane

TN185JT

Back Road

TN185PH

Rye Road

TN184BW

Western Road

TN184JR

Oakfield

TN184XL

Delmonden Lane

TN278DS

Frogs Hole Lane

TN174DX

Grants Hill

TN172SN

Park Lane

TN174BF

Woodcock Lane

TN174HL

Mill Street

TN174JT

Dingleden

TN174LH

Babbs Lane

TN184DF

Winchester Road

TN184HS

All Saints Road

TN184NW

Eton Place

TN184PY

High Street

TN185BD

Cranbrook Road

TN185EY

Hearten Oak Road

TN174AT

Benenden Road

TN174EE

Rolvenden Road

TN184FE

Gunther Close

TN184HD

Rye Road

TN184JZ

Slip Mill Lane

TN184QP

Red Oak

TN184QU

Horns Road

TN184RP

Hastings Road

TN185BB

Potters Lane

TN185ER

South View

TN185HS

Queen Street

TN185JY

Bodiam Road

TN174AN

Goddards Green Road

TN184NG

The Chestnuts

TN184XJ

Delmonden Lane

TN185AL

Park Lane

TN185HZ

Burnt House Close

TN185HT

Angel Terrace

TN174BE

Wood Lane

TN184AU

Cranbrook Road

TN184HT

All Saints Road

TN184NB

Talbot Road

TN185DF

Water Lane

TN174AA

Mounts Hill

TN184DD

Woodbury Road

TN184FL

Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

TN184RA

Ridgeway

TN185ET

Cranbrook Road

TN185JL

Rye Road

TN185PA

Crouch Lane

TN174DE

The Street

TN174HR

Standen Street

TN184BY

Woodbury Road

TN184ND

Talbot Road

TN184RJ

Conghurst Lane

TN185AB

Slip Mill Lane

TN185LH

Forgefield Bungalows

TN184QR

Red Oak

TN174BW

Stepneyford Lane

TN174DJ

The Street

TN184DG

Winchester Road

TN184DP

Holmwood Villas

TN184EP

Rye Road

TN184LY

Talbot Road

TN184RF

Stream Lane

Data Sources

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