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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£382,500
Price per sq ft£458
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £545K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £458 per square foot) in Southborough East & Longfield Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southborough East & Longfield Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£800,000£523
Semi-Detached35£402,000£458
Terraced32£342,205£462
Flats19£235,000£383

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southborough East & Longfield Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southborough East & Longfield Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£541,000£202,500£327,500£276,250
2017£591,000£201,250£355,000£301,500
2018£602,500£227,500£393,750£351,000
2019£590,000£285,000£362,500£336,000
2020£532,000£206,500£390,700£328,500
2021£695,000£261,250£390,000£309,000
2022£650,000£221,000£502,000£370,000
2023£680,000£217,500£410,000£365,000
2024£815,000£221,250£420,000£365,000
2025£870,000£205,000£395,000£367,500
2026£700,000£257,250£425,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southborough East & Longfield Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southborough East & Longfield Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430£291£366£357
2017£441£333£411£392
2018£415£349£409£427
2019£450£417£386£390
2020£459£368£410£427
2021£447£382£439£414
2022£477£379£479£471
2023£509£375£477£455
2024£489£365£485£459
2025£518£380£456£485
2026£538£394£432£431
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southborough East & Longfield Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southborough East & Longfield Road in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.