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TN17 3EQ

Badgers Mews

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

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Overview

Postcode TN17 3EQ is located in a rural town, within the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden area of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden is £62,869 per year. The median sale price in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden is £407,500 (around £416 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £642,500. The nearest station is Staplehurst, about 5.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,903 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.3%

Approximately 60.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden is £62,869 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN17 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden near TN17 3EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Staplehurst located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
7,571.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.21(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.52(+94%)
Drugs
6.95(+152%)
Public order
4.87(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
89.31%
Other White
16
5.52%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
2.07%
Roma
4
1.38%
Irish
3
1.03%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
30.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
19.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.76%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
48.41%
Owns outright
23
18.25%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.49%
Social rents from council
15
11.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.14%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

Median price: £407,500
Price per sq ft: £416
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £643K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £416 per square foot) in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£702,500£457
Semi-Detached23£399,500£400
Flats6£336,281£415
Terraced21£325,000£396

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£750,000£210,000£369,000£262,500
2017£572,500£235,750£350,000£265,000
2018£650,000£235,000£332,500£325,000
2019£660,000£182,500£350,000£260,000
2020£633,750£177,500£367,000£275,000
2021£687,500£258,750£400,000£292,500
2022£688,500£247,000£441,500£291,250
2023£780,000£215,000£422,500£316,000
2024£556,975£199,995£407,500£300,000
2025£685,000£368,781£399,500£353,000
2026£725,000£200,000£415,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368£289£340£249
2017£340£365£330£306
2018£391£291£346£338
2019£357£299£329£359
2020£358£297£330£333
2021£378£383£390£361
2022£444£361£442£408
2023£445£424£418£407
2024£433£397£401£435
2025£462£419£416£412
2026£497£432£402£396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN17 3EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN17 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 20254, Badgers Mews, Cranbrook, TN17 3EQFlatsLeasehold£237,000
04 Dec 20251, Brickenden Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
06 Feb 2026Hoads Brook, The Hill, Cranbrook, TN17 3AHTerracedFreehold£237,500
31 Jul 20252, Spring Bank, The Tanyard, Cranbrook, TN17 3HTTerracedFreehold£290,000
01 Aug 20251, Copthall Cottages, The Hill, Cranbrook, TN17 3HRTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the TN17 3EQ postcode area, located within Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN17 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryCranbrook SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBelle Vue SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCranbrook Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN17 3EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN17 3EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWelcomeHigh Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN17 3DLWalking directions to Welcome
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodHigh Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN17 3DQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 TN17 3EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexander Ellison

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Katie Jane Lotte Lam

Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTunbridge WellsE07000116
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeald of KentE14001570
ParishCranbrook & SissinghurstE04005120
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & FrittendenE02005174
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 013BE01024788
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2017-06-01

Frequently asked questions about TN17 3EQ

Is TN17 3EQ (Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden) safe?

The area around TN17 3EQ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 TN17 3EQ?

The median sale price around TN17 3EQ in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden is £407,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN17 3EQ?

There are 4 schools close to TN17 3EQ, including Cranbrook School (Good), Belle Vue School (Outstanding) and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TN17 3EQ?

TN17 3EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,903 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN17 3EQ (Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering TN17 3EQ is Katie Jane Lotte Lam (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Ellison (Conservative and Unionist Party).