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About

Sherwood ward sits in the northern part of Royal Tunbridge Wells, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing from different eras. The layout includes numerous quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs, with a significant portion of the housing consisting of detached and semi-detached family homes. The area is bordered by major routes like the A264 and A26, providing connectivity while the interior streets remain largely insulated from through traffic.

The local centre along Pembury Road offers essential shops, a pharmacy, and several eateries, serving as a practical hub for residents. A notable community feature is the expansive Sherwood open space, which includes recreational grounds, a children's playground, and the Sherwood Lake area with its small body of water and walking paths. This green corridor provides a distinct natural focus within the ward's suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Sherwood has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherwood is £60,244 per year. The median sale price in Sherwood is £360,000 (around £427 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £293,750 and £426,250. There are 3 schools in Sherwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sherwood

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £427
Sales (last 12 months): 100
Typical range (middle 50%): £294K – £426K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £427 per square foot) in Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£685,000£475
Semi-Detached27£375,000£453
Terraced29£359,000£434
Flats30£197,500£383

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505,000£206,000£341,500£315,000
2017£516,750£200,000£356,000£310,000
2018£637,500£230,000£365,275£340,000
2019£525,750£275,000£360,000£335,000
2020£521,875£270,250£405,000£350,000
2021£690,000£218,000£410,000£359,500
2022£597,500£235,000£501,000£396,500
2023£561,000£213,000£400,000£395,000
2024£685,000£222,500£391,000£347,500
2025£662,500£194,500£409,000£355,000
2026£585,000£286,250£365,000£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439£324£395£304
2017£431£348£428£373
2018£409£343£391£398
2019£453£394£361£358
2020£446£378£423£427
2021£448£375£443£403
2022£480£372£470£468
2023£475£369£472£411
2024£463£372£482£427
2025£465£378£445£417
2026£481£382£446£430
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sherwood 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 Sherwood ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Wallace

Sherwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Courtney Souper

Sherwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Sherwood

TN23FP

Golding Road

TN23NB

Coneyburrow Road

TN23LA

High Beeches

TN24NB

Pembury Road

TN23JJ

Greggs Wood Road

TN23XZ

Lower Mead

TN23HT

Theodore Close

TN23YN

Sherwood

TN24ND

Pembury Road

TN23XW

Lower Mead

TN23LY

Bracken Close

TN23DF

Blakeway

TN23EN

Spa Industrial Park

TN23JQ

Greggs Wood Road

TN23TY

Allandale Road

TN23JT

Sandhurst Road

TN23LB

Sherwood Road

TN23AN

Oak Road

TN23NA

Coneyburrow Road

TN23TD

Sandhurst Road

TN23AH

Brook Road

TN23JA

Greggs Wood Road

TN23GN

Dougall Close

TN23HW

Hazelwood Close

TN24RJ

Sandown Park

TN23FX

The Avenue

TN23GU

Sherwood Park

TN23JP

Monarch Gardens

TN23UJ

Ashenden Walk

TN23GX

Sandhurst Road

TN23UF

Highlands

TN23LF

Sherwood Road

TN23DS

Dowding Way

TN24XW

Havering Close

TN23GD

Willicombe Park

TN24PX

Blackhurst Lane

TN23BL

Caley Road

TN24PY

Blackhurst Lane

TN23JR

Sandhurst Road

TN23HD

Oakwood Rise

TN23YE

Lower Mead

TN23TQ

Sandhurst Road

TN23UN

Ashenden Walk

TN23BX

Liptraps Lane

TN23HE

Link Way

TN23SW

Sandhurst Road

TN23DD

Wiltshire Way

TN23XE

North Farm Road

TN23LR

Fairmile Road

TN24RZ

Thornfield Gardens

TN23LE

Sherwood Road

TN23UY

Dowding Way

TN23FN

Golding Road

TN23HZ

Green Way

TN23JW

Green Way

TN23GJ

Lucas Close

TN23TP

Harries Road

TN23XU

Rosehip Lane

TN23SU

Sandhurst Park

TN23NR

Grampian Close

TN23FJ

The Avenue

TN23FR

High Tree Lane

TN110QD

Pembury Road

TN23AQ

Rymers Close

TN23GG

Addison Road

TN23LH

Sherwood Road

TN23UA

Friars Way

TN23HY

Green Way

TN23HG

Oakwood Rise

TN24RR

Sandown Park

TN23YG

Bramling Crescent

TN23FZ

The Avenue

TN24QA

Blackhurst Lane

TN23ES

Badgers Holt

TN23UB

Friars Way

TN23TB

Dillon Way

TN23UP

Kingstanding Way

TN23HF

Oakwood Rise

TN23FW

The Avenue

TN23TE

Birken Road

TN23GP

Kingstanding Way

TN23BA

Oak Road

TN23EE

North Farm Lane

TN23FT

The Green

TN23UH

Hawthorn Walk

TN23JX

Sandhurst Road

TN23TU

Burslem Road

TN23GW

The Rise

TN23DA

Birchway

TN23AG

Hillcrest Drive

TN23TJ

Birch Close

TN23JS

Sandhurst Road

TN23AF

Quantock Close

TN23ND

Sandhurst Road

TN23FE

Bluebell Walk

TN23SY

Sandhurst Park

TN23LN

Squirrel Way

TN24RS

Swallow Drive

TN23JY

Sandhurst Road

TN23EW

Longfield Road