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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
49
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
28.08(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
11(-11%)
Drugs
4.16(+51%)
Other theft
4.01(-29%)
Shoplifting
4.01(-50%)
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%
Bangladeshi
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

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£477
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £525K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Tonbridge Trench Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tonbridge Trench Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£550,000£499
Semi-Detached24£452,500£487
Terraced3£320,000£346
Flats1£165,000£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tonbridge Trench Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonbridge Trench Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£393,750£355,000£288,500
2017£495,000£815,000£381,250£300,000
2018£535,000£650,000£372,500£283,000
2019£500,000£103,750£370,000£270,000
2020£517,500£395,000£340,000
2021£525,000£201,000£410,000£277,500
2022£730,000£164,750£442,500£315,000
2023£519,500£173,750£450,000£295,000
2024£585,000£220,000£450,000£495,000
2025£550,000£165,000£445,000£320,000
2026£435,000£129,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonbridge Trench Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonbridge Trench Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£401£443£351£304
2017£381£359£374£332
2018£419£259£386£306
2019£414£185£403£290
2020£472£391£319
2021£474£424£413£305
2022£515£332£464£340
2023£609£194£445£285
2024£508£454£443£418
2025£516£307£487£361
2026£484£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonbridge Trench Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tonbridge Trench Wood 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.