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Sherwood

Crime

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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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	14	£685,000	£475	£405,500	£577,500	£921,250	£1,272,500
Semi-Detached	27	£375,000	£453	£305,750	£358,250	£418,750	£556,532
Terraced	29	£359,000	£434	£284,000	£330,000	£400,000	£473,000
Flats	30	£197,500	£383	£91,700	£177,250	£298,750	£431,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherwood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherwood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

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 Sherwood ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Wallace

Sherwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Courtney Souper