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TN17 3JZ

Carriers Road

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

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Detailed insights for TN17 3JZ

Overview

Postcode TN17 3JZ 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 high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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 £399,750 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £328,750 and £637,500. The nearest station is Staplehurst, about 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42%

Approximately 42.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from TN17 3JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden near TN17 3JZ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
1,294.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
77.37(+870%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.11(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.28(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.97(+210%)
Other theft
7.49(+34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
93.17%
Other Asian
5
2.01%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.61%
Other White
3
1.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.8%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
23.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
20.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
16.58%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
34.45%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.21%
Owns outright
26
21.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.08%
Social rents from council
9
7.56%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

Median price: £399,750
Price per sq ft: £410
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £329K – £638K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £399,750 (about £410 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
Detached31£680,000£457
Semi-Detached22£399,750£399
Flats11£325,000£397
Terraced20£325,000£402

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£358,781£394,750£353,000
2026£650,000£200,000£400,000£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£401£413£412
2026£465£432£431£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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN17 3JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN17 3JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202633, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, TN17 3JBTerracedFreehold£291,000
10 Aug 20264, Oatfield Close, Cranbrook, TN17 3NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
13 Feb 202639, Oatfield Drive, Cranbrook, TN17 3LASemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
25 Sept 202528, Oatfield Drive, Cranbrook, TN17 3LADetachedFreehold£525,000
11 Jun 20265, Windmill Cottages, Cranbrook, TN17 2ETTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TN17 3JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryCranbrook Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miSecondaryCranbrook SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN17 3JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWelcomeHigh Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN17 3DLWalking directions to Welcome
0.4 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 3JZ, 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 013CE01024790
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about TN17 3JZ

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

The area around TN17 3JZ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TN17 3JZ?

The median sale price around TN17 3JZ in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden is £399,750 (about £410 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN17 3JZ?

There are 2 schools close to TN17 3JZ, including Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (Good) and Cranbrook School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TN17 3JZ?

TN17 3JZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering TN17 3JZ 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).