Postcode TN17 1BD is located in a rural village, 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 low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 Marden (Kent), about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,820 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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.
The average income per household in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst is £71,567 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from TN17 1BD.
Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst near TN17 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marden (Kent) located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 (about £434 per square foot) in Rural Tunbridge Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £2,045,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £906,125 | £439 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £467,500 | £425 |
| Terraced | 13 | £412,500 | £459 |
| Flats | 9 | £189,500 | £341 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN17 1BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | 1, The Old School, Cranbrook, TN17 1AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £705,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 2, West Road, Cranbrook, TN17 1AB | Terraced | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Bricklayers, West Road, Cranbrook, TN17 1AB | Detached | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | Flat 4, The Old Parsonage, Balcombes Hill, Cranbrook, TN17 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, The Old Parsonage, Balcombes Hill, Cranbrook, TN17 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the TN17 1BD postcode area, located within Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding |
Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TN17 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Knight
Rural Tunbridge Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Martin
Tunbridge Wells - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TN17 1BD records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around TN17 1BD in Rural Tunbridge Wells is £507,500 (about £434 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to TN17 1BD, including Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TN17 1BD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN17 1BD 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).