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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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 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
Detached32£830,000
Flats20£213,000
Semi-Detached42£507,500
Terraced20£412,500

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

TN40RP

London Road

TN40QT

Doric Close

TN40RU

Church Road

TN40NY

Woodlands Court

TN40JN

Bright Ridge

TN40QH

Vale Road

TN40UU

Bidborough Ridge

TN40RX

Church Road

TN40RT

Church Road

TN40NX

Park Road

TN40RY

The Common

TN30UR

The Glebe

TN40QJ

Vale Road

TN118AD

Penshurst Road

TN40UY

Woodland Way

TN40FH

Salomons Grove

TN30UG

High Street

TN40EA

Edward Street

TN40QD

Holden Road

TN110NG

Powder Mill Lane

TN30TH

Speldhurst Road

TN40DS

Charles Street

TN40UD

Birchwood Avenue

TN40JL

Bright Ridge

TN40SD

Glenmore Cottages

TN40ET

Holden Park Road

TN40QP

West Park Avenue

TN40AH

Hillcrest

TN40SH

Pennington Road

TN40NA

London Road

TN40TH

Darnley Drive

TN40XA

St Lawrence Avenue

TN40NQ

Park House Gardens

TN30LL

Penshurst Road

TN30UT

High Street

TN40PZ

London Road

TN40HJ

Bedford Road

TN40EJ

Prospect Road

TN40QW

Doric Avenue

TN40EY

Edward Street

TN40AA

The Ridgewaye

TN40QS

Doric Avenue

TN40HN

Meadow Road

TN40DT

Speldhurst Road

TN40FL

Salomons Grove

TN40JF

Sir Davids Park

TN40SX

Pennington Road

TN40TB

Fernhurst Crescent

TN118DQ

Penshurst Road

TN40NH

London Road

TN40LG

Woolley Road

TN40DU

Taylor Street

TN40NB

London Road

TN40HG

Western Road

TN40LX

Victoria Road

TN40QL

Vale Avenue

TN40EP

Holden Park Road

TN40JY

Broomhill Park Road

TN40RE

Southborough & Bidborough

TN40NU

Park Road

TN30UY

Bidborough Ridge

TN30UD

Franks Hollow Road

TN40TN

Bounds Oak Way

TN40SS

Pennington Road

TN40JZ

Broomhill Park Road

TN40EL

Prospect Road

TN40SR

Pennington Road

TN40LQ

Kibbles Lane

TN40EG

Prospect Road

TN40LJ

Crundwell Road

TN40JS

Ladys Gift Road

TN40RB

Springfield Road

TN40HD

Elm Road

TN40SU

Argyle Road

TN40AN

Silver Birches

TN40QG

Holden Road

TN40UH

London Road

TN40TT

Dower House Crescent

TN40UN

London Road

TN40RG

Manor Fields

TN40PD

Sheffield Road

TN40HS

Meadow Road

TN40LE

Woolley Road

TN40UP

Bidborough Ridge

TN30XE

Penshurst Road

TN40PL

London Road

TN40PP

London Road

TN40TS

Dower House Crescent

TN40AW

Horizon Close

TN30UE

Spring Lane

TN40NT

Park Road

TN40FQ

Trotting Hill Gardens

TN40RJ

London Road

TN40BL

Yew Tree Road

TN30XJ

Penshurst Road

TN40BN

Yew Tree Road

TN40LN

Kibbles Lane

TN40PJ

London Road

TN40SG

Ruscombe Close

TN40LB

Manor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.