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Pantiles

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About

The Pantiles ward is situated in the southern part of Royal Tunbridge Wells, bordering the Speldhurst and St Mark's wards. It is a central area anchored by its historic colonnaded walkway, The Pantiles, which is lined with specialty shops, cafes, and galleries. The residential streets surrounding this core consist largely of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, contributing to a dense, urban character. The ward contains significant green space, including the Grove Park and the Common.

A key feature is the natural chalybeate spring, discovered in the 17th century, which established the town's spa reputation. The area's layout and architecture directly reflect this heritage. The ward is primarily residential with a strong commercial element focused on The Pantiles and its immediate vicinity, serving both locals and visitors. The local economy is closely tied to this heritage tourism and hospitality.

Area overview

On average Pantiles has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pantiles is £74,904 per year. The median sale price in Pantiles is £515,000 (around £454 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £292,500 and £857,500. There are 2 schools in Pantiles: 2 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
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Pantiles

Median price: £515,000
Price per sq ft: £454
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £293K – £858K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £454 per square foot) in Pantiles area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pantiles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£922,500£529
Semi-Detached14£607,500£523
Terraced19£525,000£479
Flats44£292,500£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pantiles

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pantiles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£788,500£242,500£380,000£412,500
2017£750,000£229,250£618,000£525,000
2018£800,000£253,000£395,000£435,600
2019£830,000£270,000£412,500£360,000
2020£850,000£266,000£585,000£606,250
2021£875,000£367,500£470,000£460,000
2022£1,030,000£420,000£535,000£560,000
2023£975,000£363,000£525,000£416,750
2024£1,070,750£280,000£627,500£602,500
2025£936,250£303,000£567,500£531,500
2026£910,000£295,000£425,000£632,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pantiles.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pantiles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450£405£459£440
2017£444£361£445£411
2018£445£393£422£435
2019£478£349£363£385
2020£478£378£430£466
2021£499£498£405£518
2022£558£473£493£490
2023£527£448£465£427
2024£521£428£523£517
2025£547£461£465£528
2026£535£382£436£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pantiles.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pantiles in the last year.

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 Pantiles ward.

Local councillors

Pamela Jean Wilkinson

Pantiles - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats