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Paddock Wood

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 moderate 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. 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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Paddock Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paddock Wood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£596,498	£4,527	£418,000	£526,875	£650,000	£786,058
Flats	9	£190,000	£4,525	£171,600	£181,000	£322,450	£351,350
Semi-Detached	36	£416,000	£4,368	£285,750	£373,750	£450,000	£653,750
Terraced	28	£346,250	£4,582	£235,625	£298,750	£399,963	£441,250

10 years median price trend in Paddock Wood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

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