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TN4 0JS

Ladys Gift Road

Southborough & Bidborough

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Detailed insights for TN4 0JS

Overview

Postcode TN4 0JS is located in an urban city, within the Southborough & Bidborough area of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Southborough West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southborough West is £69,577 per year. The median sale price in Southborough & Bidborough is £535,500 (around £477 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £371,250 and £841,750. The nearest station is High Brooms, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Salomons Estate Country House.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Southborough West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,321 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Southborough West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Southborough West is £69,577 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN4 0JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Southborough West near TN4 0JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is High Brooms located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN4 0JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSalomons Estate Country HouseLargeWalking directions to Salomons Estate Country House

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
6,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.71(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.22(-66%)
Other theft
2.41(-57%)
Drugs
1.81(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.21(-81%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
78.72%
Other White
20
6.76%
Indian
8
2.7%
African
8
2.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.7%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
27.47%
No qualifications
45
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.17%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.88%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
37.82%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.69%
Owns outright
24
20.17%
Social rents from council
12
10.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.56%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Southborough & Bidborough

Median price: £535,500
Price per sq ft: £477
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £371K – £842K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £535,500 (about £477 per square foot) in Southborough & Bidborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £2,485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£868,750£564
Semi-Detached25£480,000£452
Terraced22£417,500£436
Flats11£225,000£317

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southborough & Bidborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£735,000£187,500£367,500£287,475
2017£675,000£218,000£383,000£315,000
2018£725,000£210,000£386,250£305,000
2019£712,000£323,250£417,000£290,500
2020£630,000£198,000£375,000£325,000
2021£800,000£233,000£436,000£325,000
2022£927,500£230,000£550,000£408,500
2023£900,000£218,500£445,000£395,000
2024£815,000£230,000£462,000£407,500
2025£830,000£225,000£517,950£427,500
2026£830,000£226,250£450,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437£315£400£376
2017£453£343£365£368
2018£456£325£387£370
2019£439£400£380£372
2020£454£367£377£394
2021£498£350£423£433
2022£531£367£479£451
2023£541£364£440£455
2024£571£368£488£437
2025£549£391£479£460
2026£555£311£438£471
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southborough & Bidborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southborough & Bidborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 0JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 0JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 20251A, Broomhill Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JYDetachedFreehold£826,000
03 Jul 202670, Broomhill Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JZFlatsLeasehold£312,500
01 May 202520, Broomhill Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
26 Aug 202592, Speldhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JASemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
28 Jul 2025Flat 5, Speldhurst Place, 78, Speldhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JAFlatsLeasehold£219,000

Schools

In the TN4 0JS postcode area, located within Southborough West, there are 4 primary and 5 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 TN4 0JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySouthborough CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.4 miNot applicableOA Tunbridge WellsAcademy alternative provision sponsor led
0.4 miSecondarySt Gregory's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN4 0JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN4 0JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutter120 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miShop AsiaLondon Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PTWalking directions to Shop Asia
0.5 miTesco Express79 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0NHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 TN4 0JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ash Shukla

Southborough & Bidborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Kimberley Louise Johnson

Southborough & Bidborough - 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
ParishSouthboroughE04005129
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southborough WestE02005163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 002CE01024846
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN4 0JS

Is TN4 0JS (Southborough West) safe?

The area around TN4 0JS records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near TN4 0JS?

The median sale price around TN4 0JS in Southborough & Bidborough is £535,500 (about £477 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN4 0JS?

There are 13 schools close to TN4 0JS, including Southborough CofE Primary School (Good), OA Tunbridge Wells (Inadequate) and St Gregory's Catholic School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TN4 0JS?

TN4 0JS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,321 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN4 0JS (Southborough West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN4 0JS is Mike Martin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ash Shukla (Liberal Democrats) and Kimberley Louise Johnson (Liberal Democrats).