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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 59 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
59
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
25.55(-19%)
Shoplifting
20.62(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.09(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+46%)
Other theft
5.83(+4%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Southborough East & Longfield Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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
Detached19£850,000
Flats22£220,000
Semi-Detached42£397,500
Terraced35£365,000

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

TN49DR

Powdermill Close

TN40NG

Hythe Close

TN40FL

Salomons Grove

TN23EE

North Farm Lane

TN23HD

Oakwood Rise

TN24QA

Blackhurst Lane

TN49EE

Powder Mill Lane

TN23HN

Oakwood Rise

TN40DJ

Hillgarth

TN23DE

Milton Drive

TN40AR

Brokes Way

TN49EA

Powder Mill Lane

TN23UJ

Ashenden Walk

TN49BW

High Brooms Road

TN23FW

The Avenue

TN23JZ

Willow Walk

TN23XY

Admiral Walk

TN40TE

Oak End Close

TN49BL

Gordon Road

TN49BS

Colebrook Road

TN23FR

High Tree Lane

TN23JA

Greggs Wood Road

TN23YS

Coppice Close

TN40AA

The Ridgewaye

TN40DD

Powder Mill Lane

TN40SZ

Colonels Way

TN49BZ

Nursery Road

TN23HH

Middle Walk

TN23HX

The Hurst

TN23JN

Green Way

TN40FJ

Salomons Grove

TN40TD

Fernhurst Crescent

TN23HZ

Green Way

TN49EP

Montgomery Road

TN23HB

Oakwood Rise

TN49DD

Great Brooms Road

TN12EE

Hasletts Close

TN23BF

Longfield Road

TN23EH

Lamberts Road

TN23HP

Middle Walk

TN23YG

Bramling Crescent

TN40SL

Pennington Road

TN40SP

Pennington Manor

TN49DY

Powdermill Lane

TN49ED

Powder Mill Lane

TN23YE

Lower Mead

TN40NZ

Park Road

TN49EW

Cunningham Road

TN12EF

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23EN

Spa Industrial Park

TN23GW

The Rise

TN23JW

Green Way

TN23YN

Sherwood

TN40EF

Hill Crest

TN49DJ

Salisbury Road

TN49HB

Holmewood Road

TN23HS

Greggs Wood Road

TN24QG

Sandown Park

TN49DL

Salisbury Road

TN49EJ

Powder Mill Lane

TN49HA

Holmewood Road

TN49HT

Silverdale Road

TN40DE

Norstead Gardens

TN40FN

Pinewood Gardens

TN40NW

Pinewood Gardens

TN49ER

Montgomery Road

TN49EZ

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23BX

Liptraps Lane

TN23UN

Ashenden Walk

TN40AJ

Hillcrest

TN40BF

Bondfield Close

TN49DG

Weare Road

TN49YA

Blackthorn Avenue

TN40NR

Garlinge Road

TN40NT

Park Road

TN49BA

Highfield Road

TN49DE

Great Brooms Road

TN12EH

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23BY

Liptraps Lane

TN23HE

Link Way

TN23YR

Elsanta Close

TN40BP

Chestnut Avenue

TN40DG

Laurel Bank

TN40PQ

Park Road

TN23UE

Longfield Road

TN40SS

Pennington Road

TN49DW

Barnetts Way

TN23FB

Dowding Way

TN40BH

Yew Tree Road

TN49DX

Powder Mill Lane

TN12ER

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN40BJ

Yew Tree Road

TN49DU

Powder Mill Lane

TN40AH

Hillcrest

TN40TA

Flaxmore Place

TN49BX

South View Road

TN23FQ

Herald Gardens

TN40BU

Chestnut Avenue

TN40SH

Pennington Road

TN49HG

Woodland Road

Data Sources

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