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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

TN185DB

Rye Road

TN174BB

Benenden Road

TN174HD

Oakfields

TN184DE

Winchester Road

TN184EX

Rye Road

TN184HX

Highfield Close

TN184JG

Kent Cottage

TN184NE

Talbot Road

TN184PQ

Dickens Way

TN184RS

Hastings Road

TN185EH

Cranbrook Road

TN184ED

Hartnokes

TN184FB

Manton Crescent

TN184NY

Moor Hill

TN185DR

Rye Road

TN185PT

Lomas Lane

TN185PD

Crouch Lane

TN184LQ

Cowden Lane

TN184LU

Talbot Road

TN184NR

The Moor

TN185AP

Water Lane

TN185JE

Rye Road

TN185JF

Rye Road

TN174HU

Parkfield Crescent

TN184DH

Vale Road

TN184XA

North Hill Road

TN185AT

Attwaters Lane

TN185HR

Queen Street

TN174EL

New Pond Road

TN184DX

Lavender Square

TN184FQ

Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

TN184LB

Highgate Hill

TN184LP

Highgate Hill

TN185AJ

Slip Mill Lane

TN185ES

Cranbrook Road

TN174HG

Claremont Place

TN184AF

Fairview

TN184JS

High Street

TN184RG

Stream Lane

TN185DT

Foxhole Lane

TN185JN

Oak Cottages

TN185JR

Oaks Forstal

TN174DY

Chequer Tree Cottages

TN184NS

The Moor

TN184QB

Moor Hill

TN185AU

Water Lane

TN174DW

Rothermere Close

TN174HS

Medway Cottages

TN184AR

Santas Cottages

TN184HL

Hammonds

TN184NT

The Moor

TN185DP

Rye Road

TN185EE

Cranbrook Road

TN185EU

Hearten Oak Road

TN185JB

Queen Street

TN185LF

Bodiam Road

TN185LQ

Old Orchard

TN184LZ

Talbot Road

TN184XS

High Street

TN185DY

Fair Throws

TN185JU

Back Road

TN184DY

Lavender Row

TN184HZ

Smugglers

TN184PG

The Moor

TN185AW

Marsh Quarter Lane

TN184AS

Cranbrook Road

TN184EJ

Avards Close

TN184XD

Horns Hill

TN185PB

Crouch Lane

TN184DB

Woodbury Road

TN184HN

Park Cottages

TN184JY

Martins

TN185DW

Rye Road

TN185LD

Tanyard Estate

TN185LJ

Sandhurst Close

TN184AG

High Street

TN184BE

Cranbrook Road

TN184BU

Vale Road

TN184HY

Church Walk

TN184PT

High Street

TN184QH

Hensil Lane

TN184XN

Delmonden Lane

TN185AQ

Woodham Close

TN185DL

Water Lane

TN278DR

Bishopsdale Cottages

TN174HB

Iden Green Road

TN184PS

High Street

TN185JD

The Rope Walk

TN174DN

The Green

TN174DR

Walkhurst Road

TN174HT

Woodcock Lane

TN184EY

Rye Road

TN184NX

The Moor

TN184QX

Horns Road

TN185EL

Wellington Cottages

TN174HP

Standen Street

TN184BZ

Woodbury Road

TN184XP

High Street

TN174AF

Mounts Hill

TN174DS

Walkhurst Road

Data Sources

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