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Tunbridge Wells West

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About

Tunbridge Wells West centres around the historic railway station of the same name, which now serves as a gateway to the nearby Common and its network of wooded walks. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses lining streets that slope gently away from the station. Local commerce is focused along nearby Linden Park Road, providing essential day-to-day services for the neighbourhood.

The preserved station building itself, a terminus of the former Spa Valley Railway, is a focal point. Heritage steam and diesel services occasionally depart from here, travelling through the woods towards Eridge. This operational heritage line adds a distinct character, with the sound and sight of vintage trains forming an unexpected backdrop to the quiet streets.

Area overview

On average Tunbridge Wells West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells West is £71,448 per year. There are 5 schools in Tunbridge Wells West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tunbridge Wells West is home to around 7,572 people, with a population density of about 3,816.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tunbridge Wells West Population
7,572
Population density
3,816.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.51(-48%)
Shoplifting
9.11(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.49(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-49%)
Other theft
2.77(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,155
81.3%
Other White
547
7.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
133
1.76%
Indian
122
1.61%
Irish
97
1.28%
Total population: 7,571

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,203
53.36%
Level 3 (A level)
878
14.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
736
12.26%
No qualifications
500
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
368
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,161
36.38%
Owns outright
1,104
34.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
680
21.31%
Other social rented
129
4.04%
Shared ownership
50
1.57%
Total households: 3,191

Property prices in Tunbridge Wells West

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £490,500 in Tunbridge Wells West area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £2,670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tunbridge Wells West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats55£270,000
Terraced12£812,500
Detached22£1,166,250
Semi-Detached29£650,000

10 years median price trend in Tunbridge Wells West

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

All postcodes in Tunbridge Wells West

TN48DL

Molyneux Park Gardens

TN49RT

William Street

TN48BS

Mount Ephraim

TN48ES

Mayfield Road

TN49QN

Knightsbridge Close

TN49PG

Somerset Road

TN48YB

Manor Close

TN49QR

Culverden Park

TN48DG

Molyneux Park Road

TN48XU

Bishops Down Park Road

TN48DQ

Molyneux Park Road

TN49LL

Queens Road

TN48XP

Manor Park

TN49SS

Thirlmere Road

TN48XZ

Marlborough Close

TN49RX

Culverden Down

TN49QL

Connaught Way

TN49JE

Stephens Road

TN49NE

Dunstan Road

TN12EJ

Upper Grosvenor Road

TN49QH

Currie Road

TN49GD

St Johns Close

TN49SG

Culverden Down

TN49SN

Culverden Down

TN49RR

John Street

TN49SR

Coniston Avenue

TN49PU

Hopwood Gardens

TN49RJ

Standen Street

TN48DP

Molyneux Park Road

TN49AE

East Cliff Road

TN49UG

St Johns Road

TN49UH

Southfield Road

TN49NY

Newcomen Road

TN49RL

Standen Street

TN49JA

Silverdale Road

TN49RD

Culverden Park Road

TN49QG

Currie Road

TN49QB

Stephens Road

TN48DS

Oakdale Road

TN48XS

Bishops Down Park Road

TN49QS

Culverden Park

TN49GE

St Johns Close

TN48EG

Byng Road

TN48AY

Royal Chase

TN49PD

Shaftesbury Road

TN49RE

Culverden Avenue

TN49RU

John Street

TN48XX

Bishops Down Park Road

TN49QT

Culverden Park

TN49RQ

Exchange Mews

TN49SY

Coniston Avenue

TN49NF

Upper Dunstan Road

TN48AF

Bishops Down Road

TN49QE

Stephens Road

TN49JU

Queens Road

TN49QP

Connaught Way

TN49PR

Somerset Road

TN49QY

Culverden Park Road

TN49PB

Richardson Road

TN48GF

Warberry Park Gardens

TN49GA

St Johns Close

TN49JY

Queens Road

TN49QX

Culverden Park Road

TN49PE

St Johns Road

TN49SE

Culverden Down

TN48XY

Bishops Down Park Road

TN49QJ

Connaught Way

TN48DJ

Molyneux Park Road

TN49UJ

Reynolds Lane

TN49UN

Southfield Road

TN48DU

Ashdown Close

TN49UP

St Johns Road

TN49RP

William Street

TN49HY

Silverdale Road

TN49NA

Queens Road

TN49SH

Culverden Down

TN49FH

Kings Avenue

TN49PX

Somerset Road

TN48YE

Hurstwood Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.