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Rusthall & Speldhurst

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About

The Rusthall & Speldhurst ward encompasses the western outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, blending suburban residential areas with open countryside. It includes the distinct village of Rusthall, with its local high street and common land, and the more rural parish of Speldhurst further to the west. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian properties to more modern developments, set within a landscape of wooded ridges and greensand hills.

A notable local landmark is the Toad Rock, a large sandstone outcrop on Rusthall Common. The area contains several historic churches and the expansive grounds of Speldhurst's village cricket green. Land use is primarily residential, with significant tracts of agricultural land and woodland, including parts of the High Weald, defining the ward's perimeter and more rural character.

Area overview

On average Rusthall & Speldhurst has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rusthall & Speldhurst is £76,352 per year. The median sale price in Rusthall & Speldhurst is £500,000 (around £475 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,000 and £764,000. There are 3 schools in Rusthall & Speldhurst: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rusthall & Speldhurst

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £475
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £370K – £764K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Rusthall & Speldhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £3,720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rusthall & Speldhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£837,500£531
Semi-Detached38£447,500£441
Terraced28£360,000£462
Flats9£285,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rusthall & Speldhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rusthall & Speldhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£660,000£212,500£372,500£295,000
2017£791,750£185,000£377,500£303,000
2018£720,000£218,000£391,000£293,250
2019£750,000£186,250£380,000£298,750
2020£875,000£208,000£387,000£305,000
2021£812,000£200,000£445,000£345,000
2022£977,606£227,500£430,000£370,000
2023£1,000,000£430,000£437,000£370,000
2024£795,000£199,000£407,500£365,000
2025£847,500£208,250£445,000£361,000
2026£770,000£162,500£450,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rusthall & Speldhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rusthall & Speldhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437£363£369£381
2017£449£358£384£385
2018£433£397£387£380
2019£439£301£404£381
2020£473£358£415£387
2021£476£341£432£395
2022£542£398£457£471
2023£543£411£462£478
2024£531£370£433£473
2025£544£315£470£455
2026£531£290£450£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rusthall & Speldhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rusthall & Speldhurst 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 Rusthall & Speldhurst ward.

Local councillors

Ian William Standing

Rusthall & Speldhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats