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TN12 6JZ

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Paddock Wood

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Detailed insights for TN12 6JZ

Overview

Postcode TN12 6JZ is located in a rural town, within the Paddock Wood area 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 median sale price in Paddock Wood is £414,500 (around £427 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £322,000 and £540,000. 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
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

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

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from TN12 6JZ.

Flood risk

High

Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green near TN12 6JZ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 6JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Paddock Wood

N/A

Walking directions to Paddock Wood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
4,550.8 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
212
91.38%
Other White
8
3.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.72%
Other Asian
2
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.86%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
29.89%
Level 3 (A level)
36
19.57%
No qualifications
28
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
13.59%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
44.12%
Owns outright
30
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
22.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.96%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 6JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 6JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202517, The Cedars, Tonbridge, TN12 6JZTerracedFreehold£367,500
10 Feb 20267, The Ridings, Tonbridge, TN12 6YATerracedFreehold£200,000
07 Nov 20253, Waverley Place, Tonbridge, TN12 6YAFlatsLeasehold£175,000
07 Nov 202556, The Ridings, Tonbridge, TN12 6YATerracedFreehold£222,500
15 Aug 202514, The Ridings, Tonbridge, TN12 6YATerracedFreehold£324,000

Schools

In the TN12 6JZ 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 6JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPaddock Wood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryMascalls AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN12 6JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseChurch Road, Tonbridge, TN12 6EXWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 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

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 6JZ, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about TN12 6JZ

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

The area around TN12 6JZ 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 6JZ?

The median sale price around TN12 6JZ 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 6JZ?

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

What is the nearest station to TN12 6JZ?

The closest station to TN12 6JZ is Paddock Wood, about 253 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN12 6JZ?

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

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