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Tunbridge Wells

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About

Tunbridge Wells is a district in Kent, South East England, covering an area of approximately 130 square miles. It includes the historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, known for its Georgian architecture and the Pantiles, a colonnaded walkway dating back to the 17th century. The district also encompasses several smaller towns and villages, such as Cranbrook and Paddock Wood, surrounded by rural landscapes and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area is well-connected, with direct rail links to London and major roads like the A21 providing access to the coast and other parts of Kent. Tunbridge Wells has a mix of urban and rural environments, with parks, woodlands, and farmland making up much of its outskirts. The district’s economy includes retail, healthcare, and education sectors, with a focus on local businesses and tourism due to its historical significance.

Area overview

On average Tunbridge Wells has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tunbridge Wells is £55,217 per year. There are 56 schools in Tunbridge Wells: 32 primary (4 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 8 secondary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tunbridge Wells Population
115,311
Population density
348 per km²

Demographics

British
97,049
84.16%
Other White
7,148
6.2%
Indian
1,692
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,285
1.11%
Other Asian
1,278
1.11%
Total population: 115,314

Housing

Owns outright
16,324
33.85%
Owns with a mortgage
15,069
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,297
17.21%
Other social rented
6,083
12.61%
Other forms of private rent
971
2.01%
Total households: 48,224

Property prices in Tunbridge Wells

Based on 1,481 recent sales, the median property price is £432,000 in Tunbridge Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £7,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached351£736,000
Flats363£265,000
Semi-Detached454£460,000
Terraced313£370,000

10 years price trend in Tunbridge Wells

All wards in Tunbridge Wells

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

Culverden

Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

High Brooms

Paddock Wood

Pantiles

Park

Pembury & Capel

Rural Tunbridge Wells

Rusthall & Speldhurst

Sherwood

Southborough & Bidborough

St James'

St John's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.