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Southborough & Bidborough

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About

Southborough & Bidborough ward is situated on the northern fringe of Tunbridge Wells, bordering the county of Kent. The area encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local shopping parades on London Road, and significant green spaces like the Bidborough Ridge. It is largely residential, with housing ranging from Victorian and Edwardian properties to more modern developments. The ward includes the distinct communities of both Southborough and Bidborough, which maintain their own identities.

The area is characterised by its elevated position on the Tunbridge Wells Sandstone ridge, offering views over the surrounding Weald. A notable feature is the presence of the old Southborough cricket ground, home to the historic Tunbridge Wells Borderers club. The land includes woodland areas and common land, such as Bidborough Common, providing accessible natural spaces for residents. Transport links are provided by the A26, which runs through the ward, connecting it to central Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Area overview

On average Southborough & Bidborough has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southborough & Bidborough is £71,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Southborough & Bidborough: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Southborough & Bidborough

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £489,500 in Southborough & Bidborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southborough & Bidborough in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£830,000
Flats21£235,000
Semi-Detached44£521,975
Terraced22£392,500

10 years median price trend in Southborough & Bidborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough.

All postcodes in Southborough & Bidborough

TN40UN

London Road

TN30UJ

High Street

TN30UQ

Glebelands

TN40EX

Forge Road

TN40HA

Edward Street

TN40NX

Park Road

TN40QD

Holden Road

TN40QW

Doric Avenue

TN40TR

Great Bounds Drive

TN40TW

Bounds Oak Way

TN40BL

Yew Tree Road

TN40PD

Sheffield Road

TN40QU

Doric Avenue

TN30UE

Spring Lane

TN30XA

Gate Farm Road

TN40DT

Speldhurst Road

TN40QS

Doric Avenue

TN40TB

Fernhurst Crescent

TN40AG

Pennington Road

TN40ET

Holden Park Road

TN40RY

The Common

TN49EG

Powder Mill Lane

TN40QJ

Vale Road

TN40AB

The Ridgewaye

TN40HD

Elm Road

TN40PL

London Road

TN40EE

Prospect Road

TN40PA

London Road

TN30LL

Penshurst Road

TN40AP

Brian Crescent

TN40LB

Manor Road

TN40LX

Victoria Road

TN30XN

Mill Court

TN40AD

The Ridgewaye

TN40JX

Kibbles Lane

TN40NL

St Andrews Park Road

TN40BE

Crendon Park

TN40BN

Yew Tree Road

TN40GD

Holden Road

TN40HB

Edward Street

TN40QN

Doric Avenue

TN40UE

Birchwood Avenue

TN40UX

Woodland Way

TN30LJ

Barden Road

TN40AL

Hillcrest

TN40BD

Yew Tree Road

TN40HL

Meadow Road

TN40NB

London Road

TN40RJ

London Road

TN118AB

Hayesden Lane

TN119AU

Hayesden Lane

TN30TF

Broomhill Road

TN40EZ

Edward Street

TN40JL

Bright Ridge

TN40LE

Woolley Road

TN40QG

Holden Road

TN40RA

Springfield Road

TN40RB

Springfield Road

TN40ER

Holden Park Road

TN40FD

Woolley Grove

TN40PN

London Road

TN40QA

London Road

TN40RD

Springfield Road

TN40FH

Salomons Grove

TN40HS

Meadow Road

TN40SY

Valley View

TN40AW

Horizon Close

TN40EP

Holden Park Road

TN40QQ

Vale Road

TN30UH

High Street

TN40EJ

Prospect Road

TN40JN

Bright Ridge

TN40SB

Victoria Road

TN40AQ

Pennington Place

TN40DX

Taylor Street

TN40JE

Speldhurst Road

TN40RS

Little Boundes Close

TN40SA

Victoria Road

TN30UX

The Mount

TN40BB

London Road

TN40EH

Prospect Road

TN40JF

Sir Davids Park

TN40QP

West Park Avenue

TN40UJ

London Road

TN40XD

Vauxhall Lane

TN118AW

Clockhouse Mews

TN40BA

Yew Tree Road

TN40DP

Speldhurst Road

TN40FQ

Trotting Hill Gardens

TN118DQ

Penshurst Road

TN40EN

Prospect Road

TN40QL

Vale Avenue

TN40SR

Pennington Road

TN40HP

Edward Street

TN40JR

Kibbles Lane

TN40PY

London Road

TN40TS

Dower House Crescent

TN30UG

High Street

TN40LG

Woolley Road

TN40NN

Pinewood Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.