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Southborough East & Longfield Road

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About

Southborough East and Longfield Road sit on the northeastern edge of Tunbridge Wells, bordering open countryside. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with some modern developments. Longfield Road itself functions as a key local artery, connecting to the A26 and providing access towards Tonbridge. The landscape is gently sloping, with streets often ending in views over fields or wooded areas, giving a semi-rural feel despite its proximity to the town centre.

The local focus is on practical amenities, including several schools, a medical centre, and convenience stores clustered along the main roads. Southborough Common, with its cricket ground and historic pub, serves as a community hub on the western side. A notable feature is the presence of the High Brooms railway station, offering direct services to London, which makes the area particularly popular with commuters seeking a quieter setting within easy reach of transport links.

Area overview

On average Southborough East & Longfield Road has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southborough East & Longfield Road is £66,082 per year. There are 3 schools in Southborough East & Longfield Road: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southborough East & Longfield Road is home to around 8,925 people, with a population density of about 1,851.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southborough East & Longfield Road Population
8,925
Population density
1,851.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.87(-22%)
Shoplifting
15.13(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.67(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.5(+1%)
Other theft
5.49(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,048
78.96%
Other White
495
5.55%
Indian
342
3.83%
Other Asian
170
1.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
120
1.34%
Total population: 8,926

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,674
38.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,123
16.01%
No qualifications
1,069
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,060
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 7,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,338
35.78%
Owns outright
1,005
26.87%
Other social rented
598
15.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
546
14.6%
Shared ownership
98
2.62%
Total households: 3,740

Property prices in Southborough East & Longfield Road

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Southborough East & Longfield Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southborough East & Longfield Road 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 East & Longfield Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£365,000
Flats21£205,000
Detached24£821,000
Semi-Detached43£395,000

10 years median price trend in Southborough East & Longfield Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southborough East & Longfield Road.

All postcodes in Southborough East & Longfield Road

TN23FZ

The Avenue

TN49DR

Powdermill Close

TN23GQ

The Avenue

TN23HP

Middle Walk

TN40AD

The Ridgewaye

TN40SZ

Colonels Way

TN23FT

The Green

TN49YH

Barnetts Close

TN49DJ

Salisbury Road

TN40SS

Pennington Road

TN23YJ

Grove Place

TN23XW

Lower Mead

TN40ST

Pennington Road

TN12ER

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23UN

Ashenden Walk

TN49BA

Highfield Road

TN23UP

Kingstanding Way

TN23HD

Oakwood Rise

TN40NA

London Road

TN40BF

Bondfield Close

TN49EX

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN40FL

Salomons Grove

TN23QF

Tunbridge Wells Trade Park

TN40NQ

Park House Gardens

TN23BU

Liptraps Lane

TN12EF

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23JW

Green Way

TN49HT

Silverdale Road

TN23BQ

Stag Road

TN49BZ

Nursery Road

TN40AR

Brokes Way

TN49EY

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23HN

Oakwood Rise

TN49ED

Powder Mill Lane

TN40FJ

Salomons Grove

TN23DE

Milton Drive

TN40SQ

Pennington Road

TN23HH

Middle Walk

TN49HR

Dynevor Road

TN40BA

Yew Tree Road

TN23DG

Colebrook Industrial Estate

TN40NH

London Road

TN23HR

Ashenden Walk

TN49DB

High Brooms Road

TN40NG

Hythe Close

TN24QA

Blackhurst Lane

TN40TE

Oak End Close

TN23UG

Chalklin Business Park

TN110QD

Pembury Road

TN40FN

Pinewood Gardens

TN49EP

Montgomery Road

TN49HD

Holmewood Road

TN40TB

Fernhurst Crescent

TN23HF

Oakwood Rise

TN40BJ

Yew Tree Road

TN23YG

Bramling Crescent

TN23EE

North Farm Lane

TN40TA

Flaxmore Place

TN40AW

Horizon Close

TN23UH

Hawthorn Walk

TN23FB

Dowding Way

TN49BS

Colebrook Road

TN24RP

Sandown Park

TN49EB

Powder Mill Lane

TN40NR

Garlinge Road

TN40BX

Chestnut Close

TN23BP

Longview Way

TN12EQ

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN40NB

London Road

TN23UL

Ashenden Walk

TN40BU

Chestnut Avenue

TN40BP

Chestnut Avenue

TN23HQ

Oakwood Rise

TN23BZ

Orchidhurst

TN23YS

Coppice Close

TN49EG

Powder Mill Lane

TN49BX

South View Road

TN40BE

Crendon Park

TN40DH

The Fairways

TN23XY

Admiral Walk

TN49EJ

Powder Mill Lane

TN40AB

The Ridgewaye

TN24RS

Swallow Drive

TN49DE

Great Brooms Road

TN49BJ

Wolseley Road

TN23UY

Dowding Way

TN23EN

Spa Industrial Park

TN23DA

Birchway

TN40BD

Yew Tree Road

TN23HZ

Green Way

TN23FS

Hedgerow Lane

TN40AH

Hillcrest

TN40PQ

Park Road

TN49ER

Montgomery Road

TN49DY

Powdermill Lane

TN23YN

Sherwood

TN40AT

Brokes Way

TN49HG

Woodland Road

TN24QG

Sandown Park

TN23HB

Oakwood Rise

Data Sources

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