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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

TN23XQ

Longfield Road

TN23UE

Longfield Road

TN23FQ

Herald Gardens

TN40TD

Fernhurst Crescent

TN24QB

Blackhurst Lane

TN49BN

High Brooms Road

TN49DG

Weare Road

TN40SN

Vicarage Road

TN23HX

The Hurst

TN40AN

Silver Birches

TN12EE

Hasletts Close

TN49EZ

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN49DZ

Powder Mill Lane

TN40DJ

Hillgarth

TN40SL

Pennington Road

TN23HW

Hazelwood Close

TN23BX

Liptraps Lane

TN12EH

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN23BY

Liptraps Lane

TN40NL

St Andrews Park Road

TN49HJ

Cambrian Road

TN40PD

Sheffield Road

TN49HS

Denbigh Road

TN40AU

Southfields Way

TN23DS

Dowding Way

TN23TR

Harries Road

TN40NT

Park Road

TN23HE

Link Way

TN40BS

Chestnut Avenue

TN23JA

Greggs Wood Road

TN40SH

Pennington Road

TN23FL

The Avenue

TN49EH

Cunningham Close

TN23HU

Greggs Wood Road

TN23JZ

Willow Walk

TN49EN

Cunningham Road

TN40NZ

Park Road

TN23TP

Harries Road

TN49BW

High Brooms Road

TN40BT

Chestnut Avenue

TN23EY

Longfield Road

TN23GW

The Rise

TN49HH

Cambrian Road

TN49DU

Powder Mill Lane

TN23YE

Lower Mead

TN40DE

Norstead Gardens

TN40EF

Hill Crest

TN40AP

Brian Crescent

TN40AA

The Ridgewaye

TN23FN

Golding Road

TN23YR

Elsanta Close

TN49DA

High Brooms Road

TN49BQ

High Brooms Road

TN23XZ

Lower Mead

TN24QE

Malton Way

TN49BY

Nursery Road

TN23FP

Golding Road

TN40BG

Yew Tree Road

TN49ES

Tedder Road

TN23XU

Rosehip Lane

TN40NX

Park Road

TN49EF

Powder Mill Lane

TN40NY

Woodlands Court

TN40AS

Brokes Way

TN49DL

Salisbury Road

TN40PG

Warehouse Mews

TN23GS

Knights Way

TN23EL

Lamberts Road

TN23HT

Theodore Close

TN49HE

Rosehurst Villas

TN23FJ

The Avenue

TN49BP

Colebrook Road

TN40SR

Pennington Road

TN23BF

Longfield Road

TN40DG

Laurel Bank

TN23EW

Longfield Road

TN49HA

Holmewood Road

TN40DD

Powder Mill Lane

TN49EW

Cunningham Road

TN49EE

Powder Mill Lane

TN49DX

Powder Mill Lane

TN23JP

Monarch Gardens

TN49JJ

Merrion Close

TN23BS

Liptraps Lane

TN23EH

Lamberts Road

TN40BN

Yew Tree Road

TN49EL

Cunningham Road

TN49BU

South View Road

TN49HF

Woodland Road

TN40FH

Salomons Grove

TN49DT

Powder Mill Lane

TN49HB

Holmewood Road

TN24RT

Sandown Park

TN40NN

Pinewood Gardens

TN49BL

Gordon Road

TN23GP

Kingstanding Way

TN40AL

Hillcrest

TN49HL

Woodland Close

TN40BB

London Road

TN49EA

Powder Mill Lane

Data Sources

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