Postcode TN18 5AY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst is £63,917 per year. The nearest station is Etchingham located about 5.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst is £63,917 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN18 5AY.
Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst near TN18 5AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Etchingham located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,531,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £717,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
In the TN18 5AY postcode area, located within Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.