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St James'

England / South East / Tunbridge Wells / St James'

About

St James' ward is located in the northern part of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is bordered by the town centre to the south and stretches towards the A26 to the north, providing easy access to nearby areas like Southborough.

The ward includes several local amenities such as St James' Primary School and the St James' Medical Centre. Green spaces like Dunorlan Park offer recreational opportunities, with a lake and walking paths. Public transport links are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the ward to the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character while remaining close to the amenities of Tunbridge Wells.

Area overview

On average St James' has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St James' is £58,088 per year. There are 1 schools in St James': 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

12.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in St James'

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£830,000	£683,000	£710,000	£925,000	£1,167,500
Flats	39	£240,000	£129,500	£184,750	£280,000	£398,500
Semi-Detached	46	£590,000	£327,500	£414,375	£731,250	£1,062,500
Terraced	23	£354,000	£269,500	£327,500	£388,500	£582,250

10 years price trend in St James'

All postcodes in St James'

TN49LE

Tunbridge Wells Central

TN12BH

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN12EU

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN12GA

Jackwood Way

TN12LD

Albion Road

TN23PD

Ferndale

TN23SQ

Ravenswood Avenue

TN12JJ

Western Road

TN12QJ

Albert Street

TN23SH

Pinewood Road

TN49QW

Tunbridge Wells Central

TN12HG

St James' Road

TN12JH

St James' Road

TN12PG

Albion Road

TN23PG

Rossdale

TN23PQ

Ferndale

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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