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TN12 8HT

Brenchley Road

Rural Tunbridge Wells

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Overview

Postcode TN12 8HT is located in a rural town, within the Rural Tunbridge Wells ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst is £71,567 per year. The nearest station is Paddock Wood, about 3.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Heath.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,777 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% 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

8/10

The average income per household in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst is £71,567 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN12 8HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst near TN12 8HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Paddock Wood located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN12 8HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe HeathSmallWalking directions to The Heath

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
5,506.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.42(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.07(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-27%)
Other crime
1.77(-6%)
Burglary
1.77(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
93.02%
Other White
17
5.65%
Irish
2
0.66%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
29.31%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.67%
No qualifications
29
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.61%
Owns outright
40
32.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.03%
Other social rented
13
10.66%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Rural Tunbridge Wells

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£381K – £845K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £430 per square foot) in Rural Tunbridge Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £2,045,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rural Tunbridge Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£912,250£436
Semi-Detached32£467,500£425
Terraced13£412,500£459
Flats9£189,500£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rural Tunbridge Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural Tunbridge Wells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£678,889£159,500£456,250£299,995
2017£748,800£352,500£427,500£375,000
2018£670,000£181,250£495,000£335,000
2019£727,500£190,000£397,500£345,000
2020£702,500£158,750£443,000£353,750
2021£833,000£167,750£489,000£380,000
2022£800,000£187,475£500,000£407,500
2023£907,500£210,675£415,000£420,500
2024£820,000£175,000£440,000£337,000
2025£872,500£217,500£481,250£421,250
2026£818,625£179,750£455,000£358,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural Tunbridge Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rural Tunbridge Wells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£390£357£374
2017£406£280£346£369
2018£405£431£354£361
2019£394£377£359£345
2020£401£300£394£363
2021£414£349£399£407
2022£492£325£447£393
2023£491£327£433£429
2024£476£264£445£395
2025£441£352£413£443
2026£452£309£439£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rural Tunbridge Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rural Tunbridge Wells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 8HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 8HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20266, Gun Back Lane, Tonbridge, TN12 8NLDetachedFreehold£625,000
29 May 20253, Woodgate Mews, Tonbridge, TN12 8JEDetachedFreehold£570,000
16 Jun 202616, Fromandez Drive, Tonbridge, TN12 8LNOtherFreehold£430,000
20 Jun 2025The Limes, Green Road, Tonbridge, TN12 8JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£786,500
24 Apr 2025The Business Centre, Green Road, Tonbridge, TN12 8JSOtherFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the TN12 8HT postcode area, located within Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN12 8HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHorsmonden Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN12 8HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN12 8HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHeath StoresThe Heath, Horsmonden, TN12 8HTWalking directions to Heath Stores

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 8HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Knight

Rural Tunbridge Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mike Martin

Tunbridge Wells - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTunbridge WellsE07000116
Parliamentary ConstituencyTunbridge WellsE14001555
ParishHorsmondenE04005124
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goudhurst, Horsmonden & LamberhurstE02005172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 011BE01024794
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN12 8HT

Is TN12 8HT (Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst) safe?

The area around TN12 8HT records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near TN12 8HT?

The median sale price around TN12 8HT in Rural Tunbridge Wells is £510,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN12 8HT?

There is 1 school close to TN12 8HT, including Horsmonden Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TN12 8HT?

TN12 8HT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,777 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN12 8HT (Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN12 8HT is Mike Martin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Knight (Conservative and Unionist Party).