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TN1 1JY

York Road

Culverden

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Overview

Postcode TN1 1JY is located in an urban city, within the Culverden ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Tunbridge Wells Central area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells Central is £62,411 per year. The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Calverley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Tunbridge Wells Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tunbridge Wells Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.9%

Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells Central is £62,411 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from TN1 1JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Tunbridge Wells Central near TN1 1JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN1 1JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Tunbridge Wells

N/A

Walking directions to Tunbridge Wells

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN1 1JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCalverley ParkMediumWalking directions to Calverley Park
0.3 miCalverley GroundsMediumWalking directions to Calverley Grounds
0.4 miThe GroveSmallWalking directions to The Grove

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
23,490.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.36(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.3(+309%)
Shoplifting
15.15(+90%)
Public order
9.7(+60%)
Other theft
9.09(+62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
65.74%
Other White
51
20.32%
Other Asian
9
3.59%
Irish
5
1.99%
Bangladeshi
4
1.59%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
43.97%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.93%
No qualifications
29
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
54.43%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.09%
Other social rented
20
12.66%
Owns outright
18
11.39%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.16%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Culverden

Median price£343,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £698K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Culverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Culverden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£1,277,083£550
Terraced11£775,000£507
Semi-Detached15£570,000£538
Flats91£270,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Culverden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Culverden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£970,000£273,700£455,000£682,475
2017£915,000£310,000£485,000£595,000
2018£956,000£292,500£535,000£724,000
2019£1,075,000£340,000£500,000£661,500
2020£1,010,000£285,000£472,500£525,000
2021£932,500£299,975£517,500£612,500
2022£1,100,000£315,000£580,500£707,500
2023£972,500£304,250£575,000£455,000
2024£1,025,000£290,000£570,000£712,500
2025£1,274,165£295,000£493,750£865,000
2026£1,196,200£238,500£753,750£348,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Culverden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Culverden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£452£392£377£414
2017£499£441£419£423
2018£485£416£454£483
2019£481£453£479£461
2020£481£435£440£445
2021£530£406£462£457
2022£590£442£542£503
2023£532£423£499£485
2024£597£428£495£532
2025£562£419£561£507
2026£523£402£513£457
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Culverden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Culverden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN1 1JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN1 1JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026Flat B, 18, York Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JYFlatsLeasehold£216,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 4, 24, York Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JYFlatsLeasehold£212,500
21 Nov 2025Flat 6, 58, York Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JYFlatsLeasehold£187,500
21 Nov 2025Flat 4, 44, York Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JYFlatsLeasehold£182,500
24 Oct 2025Ground Floor Flat, 36, York Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JYFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the TN1 1JY postcode area, located within Tunbridge Wells Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN1 1JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Wells Free SchoolFree schools

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN1 1JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN1 1JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressGrosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalMount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miIcelandCalverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2UNWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLondisGrove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1SDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLittle WaitroseSt Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GDWalking directions to Little Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district (2025-26).

Band A£1,565
Band B£1,826
Band C£2,086
Band D£2,347
Band E£2,869
Band F£3,390
Band G£3,912
Band H£4,694

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN1 1JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Osborne

Culverden - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mike Martin

Tunbridge Wells - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTunbridge WellsE07000116
Parliamentary ConstituencyTunbridge WellsE14001555
WardCulverdenE05015804
ParishTunbridge Wells, unparished areaE43000092
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells CentralE02005169
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 008FE01035013
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN1 1JY

Is TN1 1JY (Tunbridge Wells Central) safe?

The area around TN1 1JY records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TN1 1JY?

The median sale price around TN1 1JY in Tunbridge Wells Central is £343,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN1 1JY?

There are 10 schools close to TN1 1JY, including The Wells Free School (Good), St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School (Good) and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN1 1JY?

The closest station to TN1 1JY is Tunbridge Wells, about 380 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN1 1JY?

TN1 1JY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN1 1JY (Tunbridge Wells Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN1 1JY is Mike Martin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Osborne (Liberal Democrats).

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.