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Tunbridge Wells South

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About

The southern area of Tunbridge Wells is chiefly residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and 20th-century semi-detached houses arranged along a grid of streets. Local parades provide shops, a bakery, a small supermarket and a pharmacy, and there are several primary schools and community centres that serve families. Bus routes run through the area linking to the town centre and to the rail station, which is a short ride away. Off-street parking and modest front gardens are common.

Pockets of green space sit between housing blocks, and the southern slopes lead toward the broad band of parkland that forms part of the town’s open land. Many buildings use red brick with bands of local sandstone in facades and boundary walls, and narrow alleyways and rear yards reflect the town’s development pattern from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Community groups run allotments and sports pitches; weekend markets and school events provide local activity.

Area overview

On average Tunbridge Wells South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells South is £81,437 per year. There are 2 schools in Tunbridge Wells South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tunbridge Wells South is home to around 8,430 people, with a population density of about 3,097.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tunbridge Wells South Population
8,430
Population density
3,097.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.51(-41%)
Shoplifting
11.27(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-34%)
Other theft
3.91(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,959
82.58%
Other White
629
7.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
118
1.4%
Irish
113
1.34%
Indian
113
1.34%
Total population: 8,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,772
54.97%
Level 3 (A level)
959
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
12.01%
No qualifications
523
7.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
412
6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,862

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,456
39.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,217
32.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
732
19.81%
Other social rented
198
5.36%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.49%
Total households: 3,696

Property prices in Tunbridge Wells South

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Tunbridge Wells South area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tunbridge Wells South 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 Tunbridge Wells South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£910,250
Flats51£335,000
Semi-Detached14£597,500
Terraced18£543,750

10 years median price trend in Tunbridge Wells South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tunbridge Wells South.

Data Sources

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