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High Brooms & Sherwood

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About

High Brooms & Sherwood is a residential area located on the eastern edge of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and modern developments. High Brooms has a railway station providing direct links to London, making it popular with commuters. Sherwood, to the south, is quieter, with more green spaces and a suburban feel.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents. The area has a practical, unpretentious character, with a focus on community rather than tourist appeal. While not as affluent as central Tunbridge Wells, it offers more affordable housing while still being well-connected. The nearby woodland and open spaces provide easy access to nature, balancing urban convenience with a quieter pace of life.

Area overview

On average High Brooms & Sherwood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in High Brooms & Sherwood is £49,600 per year. There are 2 schools in High Brooms & Sherwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Brooms & Sherwood Population
6,913
Population density
3,800 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,371
77.72%
Other White
633
9.16%
Other Asian
177
2.56%
Indian
129
1.87%
Bangladeshi
92
1.33%
Total population: 6,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
936
33.42%
Owns with a mortgage
694
24.78%
Owns outright
603
21.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
11.1%
Social rents from council
159
5.68%
Total households: 2,801

Property prices in High Brooms & Sherwood

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in High Brooms & Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Brooms & Sherwood 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 High Brooms & Sherwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£625,000
Flats14£177,975
Semi-Detached19£420,000
Terraced25£360,000

10 years median price trend in High Brooms & Sherwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Brooms & Sherwood.

All postcodes in High Brooms & Sherwood

TN23LU

Bracken Road

TN23LW

Greggs Wood Road

TN23NB

Coneyburrow Road

TN49DN

Andrew Road

TN23AW

Sandhurst Road

TN23AU

Clifton Road

TN23BA

Oak Road

TN23LL

Sherwood Way

TN23LS

Fairmile Road

TN23EF

Chapman Way

TN23JL

Greggs Wood Road

TN23NA

Coneyburrow Road

TN23SS

Sandhurst Park

TN49YF

Blackthorn Avenue

TN23DY

North Farm Road

TN23SU

Sandhurst Park

TN23SX

Parkwood Close

TN23TA

Dillon Way

TN23TF

Birken Road

TN23TW

Harries Road

TN23UQ

Pembury Road

TN23XN

North Farm Road

TN23YA

Lamberts Road

TN23BH

Rankine Road

TN23DH

North Farm Road

TN23LZ

Lakeside

TN23JU

High Beeches

TN23TY

Allandale Road

TN49BB

Highfield Road

TN49YG

Blackthorn Avenue

TN23AP

Sandhurst Road

TN23LJ

Sherwood Road

TN24RL

Sandown Close

TN23DX

Badgers Holt

TN23JT

Sandhurst Road

TN23LA

High Beeches

TN23SW

Sandhurst Road

TN24RJ

Sandown Park

TN23AG

Hillcrest Drive

TN23AR

Clifton Road

TN23FA

Emerald Walk

TN23JJ

Greggs Wood Road

TN23LY

Bracken Close

TN23SP

Sandhurst Road

TN23SY

Sandhurst Park

TN23UA

Friars Way

TN23AY

Brook Road

TN23LB

Sherwood Road

TN23LF

Sherwood Road

TN23XE

North Farm Road

TN24PX

Blackhurst Lane

TN24RR

Sandown Park

TN24RZ

Thornfield Gardens

TN49DF

Great Brooms Road

TN23AQ

Rymers Close

TN24RH

Sandown Grove

TN24RX

Clockhouse

TN49DH

Great Brooms Road

TN23LG

Sherwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.