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TN1 2AJ

Grosvenor Road

Culverden

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Overview

Postcode TN1 2AJ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Calverley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Tunbridge Wells Central has an average 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 130.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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

5/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from TN1 2AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tunbridge Wells Central near TN1 2AJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN1 2AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Tunbridge Wells

N/A

Walking directions to Tunbridge Wells

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN1 2AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCalverley ParkMediumWalking directions to Calverley Park
0.3 miCalverley GroundsMediumWalking directions to Calverley Grounds

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
6,255.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.05(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.41(+399%)
Shoplifting
27.39(+243%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.6(+157%)
Drugs
9.96(+261%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
52.08%
Other White
43
16.23%
Other Asian
34
12.83%
Other
13
4.91%
Indian
10
3.77%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
42.79%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.28%
No qualifications
34
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
60.27%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.38%
Other social rented
14
9.59%
Other forms of private rent
13
8.9%
Owns outright
8
5.48%
Total households: 146

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 2AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN1 2AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202520 - 24, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2APOtherLeasehold£215,515
26 Aug 2025Wallside House, 12, Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EEOtherFreehold£1,800,000
16 May 2025Flat 1, 4, Hanover Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EYFlatsLeasehold£210,000
10 Feb 2026Flat 1, The Old Coach House, Culverden Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
20 Nov 20255B, Lime Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LJFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the TN1 2AJ postcode area, located within Tunbridge Wells Central, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN1 2AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Wells Free SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN1 2AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN1 2AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressGrosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miIcelandCalverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2UNWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLittle WaitroseSt Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GDWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalMount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodSt Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 2AJ, 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 008EE01035012
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN1 2AJ

Is TN1 2AJ (Tunbridge Wells Central) safe?

The area around TN1 2AJ records about 130 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 2AJ?

The median sale price around TN1 2AJ 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 2AJ?

There are 13 schools close to TN1 2AJ, 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 2AJ?

The closest station to TN1 2AJ is Tunbridge Wells, about 557 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN1 2AJ?

TN1 2AJ scores 5 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 2AJ (Tunbridge Wells Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN1 2AJ 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.