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Tonbridge Trench Wood

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About

The Trench Wood area lies on the eastern edge of Tonbridge, bordered by the A26 and the railway line. This primarily residential neighbourhood is characterised by post-war housing estates and cul-de-sacs, offering a quiet suburban environment. The area is named for the adjacent Trench Wood, a significant local woodland managed by the Woodland Trust. Its streets are largely residential, with local amenities clustered along the main roads providing for daily needs.

The landscape is defined by the mature, mixed deciduous Trench Wood itself, a notable natural space with public footpaths. The wood is a surviving fragment of the ancient Weald, featuring a network of trails popular for dog walking and recreation. Housing here is typically detached and semi-detached, with gardens backing onto the woodland edges in some parts. The area provides straightforward access to Tonbridge town centre and the mainline station for commuter routes.

Area overview

On average Tonbridge Trench Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tonbridge Trench Wood is £56,068 per year. There are 2 schools in Tonbridge Trench Wood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tonbridge Trench Wood is home to around 6,730 people, with a population density of about 2,727.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tonbridge Trench Wood Population
6,730
Population density
2,727.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.27(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.62(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-17%)
Shoplifting
4.31(-46%)
Drugs
3.57(+34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,972
88.75%
Other White
205
3.05%
Other Asian
96
1.43%
Indian
62
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.79%
Total population: 6,729

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,322
24.65%
No qualifications
1,153
21.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
860
16.03%
Level 3 (A level)
814
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
695
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,033
37.73%
Other social rented
783
28.6%
Owns with a mortgage
623
22.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
4.6%
Social rents from council
92
3.36%
Total households: 2,738

Property prices in Tonbridge Trench Wood

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £461,250 in Tonbridge Trench Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tonbridge Trench Wood 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 Tonbridge Trench Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£580,000
Flats2£192,500
Semi-Detached28£456,000
Terraced3£320,000

10 years median price trend in Tonbridge Trench Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonbridge Trench Wood.

Data Sources

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