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TN12 6JG

Kent Close

Paddock Wood

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Detailed insights for TN12 6JG

Overview

Postcode TN12 6JG is located in a rural town, within the Paddock Wood ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green is £63,506 per year. The nearest station is Paddock Wood, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,156 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green is £63,506 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN12 6JG.

Flood risk

Low

Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green near TN12 6JG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Paddock Wood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN12 6JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Paddock Wood

N/A

Walking directions to Paddock Wood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
5,379.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
72.14(+804%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.53(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.09(+153%)
Other theft
21.14(+277%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.68(+112%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
85.09%
Other White
14
6.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.19%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.75%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
26.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
25.13%
No qualifications
36
19.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.7%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
31.9%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.28%
Owns outright
25
21.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.24%
Social rents from council
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Paddock Wood

Median price£414,500
Price per sq ft£427
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£322K – £540K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £414,500 (about £427 per square foot) in Paddock Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paddock Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£601,500£437
Semi-Detached35£420,000£428
Terraced26£330,000£460
Flats10£181,500£374

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Paddock Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£491,000£182,500£320,000£252,500
2017£477,500£207,500£322,250£293,000
2018£462,500£195,000£334,250£289,500
2019£479,950£234,950£344,950£290,000
2020£460,725£185,100£352,950£295,000
2021£534,950£233,375£360,000£313,000
2022£552,500£181,250£400,000£385,000
2023£565,000£283,000£436,300£365,000
2024£572,250£220,000£405,000£332,125
2025£590,000£221,000£405,000£345,000
2026£593,500£212,000£400,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£364£350£316
2017£390£314£351£381
2018£414£311£360£367
2019£382£370£374£382
2020£382£372£374£384
2021£396£343£382£409
2022£440£441£461£417
2023£451£419£432£467
2024£438£397£438£410
2025£423£420£416£396
2026£391£353£443£459
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Paddock Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 6JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 6JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 2026Appletree House, Kent Close, Tonbridge, TN12 6JGDetachedFreehold£475,000
06 Jun 202575, Kent Close, Tonbridge, TN12 6JGFlatsLeasehold£166,000
20 Mar 202630, St Andrews Close, Tonbridge, TN12 6JFTerracedFreehold£273,000
05 Jun 202527, St Andrews Close, Tonbridge, TN12 6JFTerracedFreehold£345,000
17 Oct 202515, Bowls Place, Tonbridge, TN12 6HXFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the TN12 6JG postcode area, located within Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN12 6JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPaddock Wood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryMascalls AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN12 6JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN12 6JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMcColl's19-23 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6ENWalking directions to McColl's
0.2 miTesco Express14 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWaitroseChurch Road, Tonbridge, TN12 6EXWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district.

Band A£1,631
Band B£1,903
Band C£2,174
Band D£2,446
Band E£2,990
Band F£3,533
Band G£4,077
Band H£4,892

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 TN12 6JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Digby

Paddock Wood - 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
WardPaddock WoodE05015808
ParishPaddock WoodE04005126
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Paddock Wood & Five Oak GreenE02005162
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 001DE01024813
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN12 6JG

Is TN12 6JG (Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green) safe?

The area around TN12 6JG records about 106 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 TN12 6JG?

The median sale price around TN12 6JG in Paddock Wood is £414,500 (about £427 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN12 6JG?

There are 2 schools close to TN12 6JG, including Paddock Wood Primary Academy (Good) and Mascalls Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN12 6JG?

The closest station to TN12 6JG is Paddock Wood, about 346 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN12 6JG?

TN12 6JG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN12 6JG (Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN12 6JG is Mike Martin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Digby (Liberal Democrats).