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About

Paddock Wood ward lies within the Borough of Tunbridge Wells, encompassing the town itself and its surrounding rural parishes. The area is a key transport hub for the region, centred around a major railway junction on the main line to London. The local economy has strong historical connections to fruit growing and horticulture, with the annual Hop Festival celebrating this agricultural heritage.

The landscape transitions from the built environment of the town to orchards and farmland. Community life is focused around local schools, sports facilities, and the town's commercial centre along the High Street. The ward contains several conservation areas and listed buildings, reflecting its development from a small mid-19th century settlement into its present form.

Area overview

On average Paddock Wood has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Paddock Wood is £63,506 per year. The median sale price in Paddock Wood is £415,000 (around £427 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £324,000 and £545,000. There are 1 schools in Paddock Wood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Paddock Wood

Median price: £415,000

Price per sq ft: £427

Sales (last 12 months): 97

Typical range (middle 50%): £324K – £545K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £427 per square foot) in Paddock Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paddock Wood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	28	£601,500	£437	£435,500	£526,250	£649,996	£759,808
Semi-Detached	34	£422,500	£421	£285,650	£356,250	£458,750	£675,250
Terraced	26	£330,000	£460	£230,625	£295,000	£407,500	£423,750
Flats	9	£182,000	£372	£124,000	£175,000	£258,000	£288,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Paddock Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock Wood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£491,000	£182,500	£320,000	£252,500
2017	£477,500	£207,500	£322,250	£293,000
2018	£462,500	£195,000	£334,250	£289,500
2019	£479,950	£234,950	£344,950	£290,000
2020	£460,725	£185,100	£352,950	£295,000
2021	£534,950	£233,375	£360,000	£313,000
2022	£552,500	£181,250	£400,000	£385,000
2023	£565,000	£283,000	£436,300	£365,000
2024	£572,250	£220,000	£405,000	£332,125
2025	£590,000	£221,000	£405,000	£345,000
2026	£593,500	£212,000	£400,000	£325,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock Wood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£324	£364	£350	£316
2017	£390	£314	£351	£381
2018	£414	£311	£360	£367
2019	£382	£370	£374	£382
2020	£382	£372	£374	£384
2021	£396	£343	£382	£409
2022	£440	£441	£461	£417
2023	£451	£419	£432	£467
2024	£438	£397	£438	£410
2025	£423	£420	£416	£396
2026	£391	£353	£443	£459

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district.

Band A£1,631

Band B£1,903

Band C£2,174

Band D£2,446

Band E£2,990

Band F£3,533

Band G£4,077

Band H£4,892

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Paddock Wood ward.

Local councillors

Christopher Digby

Paddock Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats