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Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst Population

8,719

Population density

122.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,015

91.93%

Other White

284

3.26%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.68%

Irish

0.68%

Chinese

0.53%

Total population: 8,719

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£717,000	£391,400	£562,500	£997,500	£1,287,000
Flats	5	£220,000	£190,000	£210,000	£321,996	£480,395
Semi-Detached	24	£337,500	£217,900	£280,000	£430,000	£847,625
Terraced	22	£312,500	£179,250	£296,250	£354,500	£417,750

10 years median price trend in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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