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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

TN40RR

London Road

TN40UH

London Road

TN40UR

Bidborough Ridge

TN40XB

St Lawrence Avenue

TN40AJ

Hillcrest

TN40BF

Bondfield Close

TN40ED

Speldhurst Road

TN40JJ

Kibbles Lane

TN40PZ

London Road

TN40TY

Smythe Close

TN40HF

Norton Road

TN40HN

Meadow Road

TN40LD

Manor Road

TN40NR

Garlinge Road

TN40NT

Park Road

TN40FP

Still Lane

TN40RG

Manor Fields

TN30TH

Speldhurst Road

TN40PQ

Park Road

TN40TH

Darnley Drive

TN40UD

Birchwood Avenue

TN118AD

Penshurst Road

TN40LY

Springfield Road

TN40SS

Pennington Road

TN30XB

Bidborough Ridge

TN40BH

Yew Tree Road

TN49DX

Powder Mill Lane

TN40BJ

Yew Tree Road

TN40PP

London Road

TN40QH

Vale Road

TN40QX

Summerhill Avenue

TN30LW

Penshurst Road

TN40AH

Hillcrest

TN40EL

Prospect Road

TN40EU

Forge Road

TN40JU

Lady's Gift Road

TN40SD

Glenmore Cottages

TN40SU

Argyle Road

TN40TA

Flaxmore Place

TN40SH

Pennington Road

TN40AS

Brokes Way

TN40BG

Yew Tree Road

TN40ES

Holden Park Road

TN40JZ

Broomhill Park Road

TN40LN

Kibbles Lane

TN30TJ

Stockland Green Road

TN30UB

Franks Hollow Road

TN30XE

Penshurst Road

TN40AF

Pennington Road

TN40NQ

Park House Gardens

TN40FE

Rocks Hollow Gardens

TN40NH

London Road

TN40SQ

Pennington Road

TN40FB

Draper Mews

TN40JW

Bright Ridge

TN40LH

Woolley Close

TN40LP

Holden Corner

TN40QY

Carville Avenue

TN40XJ

Bidborough Ridge

TN40DY

Speldhurst Road

TN40NA

London Road

TN40DS

Charles Street

TN40DU

Taylor Street

TN40JA

Speldhurst Road

TN40RU

Church Road

TN40PX

London Road

TN118AE

Poundsbridge Lane

TN30UL

Rectory Drive

TN40AN

Silver Birches

TN40QR

Breedon Avenue

TN40QT

Doric Close

TN40SN

Vicarage Road

TN40TG

Fairlight Close

TN40TP

Great Bounds Drive

TN40UT

Bidborough Ridge

Data Sources

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