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Tonbridge Town

About

Tonbridge Town centres around its historic castle, with the River Medway flowing through the area. The High Street features a mix of independent shops and national retailers, serving the local community. The town's layout is influenced by its past as a market settlement, with residential streets extending from the core. Public green spaces like the Castle Grounds provide areas for recreation along the riverbanks.

The railway station connects the area to London, supporting a commuter population. Local education is anchored by the longstanding Tonbridge School. Weekly markets are held in the town centre, continuing a traditional commercial function. The town's character is notably shaped by the substantial 13th-century castle gatehouse, a prominent landmark overlooking the water.

Area overview

On average Tonbridge Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tonbridge Town is £64,832 per year. There are 9 schools in Tonbridge Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tonbridge Town is home to around 12,508 people, with a population density of about 2,270.2 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tonbridge Town Population

12,508

Population density

2,270.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.5(+6%)

Shoplifting

26.94(+236%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.03(+64%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.15(+27%)

Other theft

6.72(+20%)

South East average

Demographics

British

9,937

79.45%

Other White

987

7.89%

Indian

305

2.44%

Other Asian

215

1.72%

Chinese

159

1.27%

Total population: 12,507

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,961

39.82%

Level 3 (A level)

1,549

15.57%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,499

15.07%

No qualifications

1,355

13.62%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

895

Total 16+ residents: 9,947

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,580

29.41%

Owns outright

1,403

26.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,177

21.91%

Other social rented

737

13.72%

Shared ownership

218

4.06%

Total households: 5,373

Property prices in Tonbridge Town

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Tonbridge Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,290,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Tonbridge Town over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£850,000	£498,900	£717,500	£887,500	£1,262,000
Flats	74	£235,000	£75,638	£152,963	£308,750	£414,200
Semi-Detached	33	£462,500	£271,000	£403,500	£575,000	£777,000
Terraced	42	£343,725	£216,500	£300,000	£446,250	£578,250

10 years median price trend in Tonbridge Town

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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