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TN4 0SP

Pennington Manor

Southborough & Bidborough

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Detailed insights for TN4 0SP

Overview

Postcode TN4 0SP is located in an urban city, within the Southborough & Bidborough ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Southborough East & Longfield Road area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southborough East & Longfield Road is £66,082 per year. The nearest station is High Brooms, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Southborough East & Longfield Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Southborough East & Longfield Road has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.2%

Approximately 38.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Southborough East & Longfield Road is £66,082 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from TN4 0SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Southborough East & Longfield Road near TN4 0SP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
201
Population density
1,777.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.39(-33%)
Shoplifting
13.27(+66%)
Other theft
8.11(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-46%)
Public order
6.64(+9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
89%
Other White
8
4%
Other Asian
7
3.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.5%
Other
2
1%
Total population: 200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
35.5%
No qualifications
38
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
23
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
12.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
33.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
23.64%
Owns outright
24
21.82%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.82%
Social rents from council
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Southborough & Bidborough

Median price£516,000
Price per sq ft£463
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £822K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 (about £463 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
Detached33£870,000£537
Semi-Detached30£507,500£447
Terraced24£415,000£460
Flats14£232,500£387

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£800,000£195,000£360,000£293,450
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£230,000£515,000£415,000
2026£920,000£227,500£480,000£362,500
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£417£312£400£363
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£530£396£471£460
2026£550£362£431£454
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 0SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 0SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202514, Pennington Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0SJTerracedFreehold£415,000
27 Apr 2026Hawthorn Cottage, Castle Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PETerracedFreehold£355,000
19 Feb 202610, Castle Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PETerracedFreehold£329,000
29 Apr 20257, Castle Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PETerracedFreehold£300,000
10 Mar 202522, Castle Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PESemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the TN4 0SP postcode area, located within Southborough East & Longfield Road, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN4 0SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMeadows SchoolNon-maintained special school

Requires improvement

0.6 miNot applicableTwo Bridges SchoolPupil referral unit

Special Measures

0.7 miPrimarySouthborough CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN4 0SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN4 0SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier41-43 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PBWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTesco Express79 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0NHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miShop AsiaLondon Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PTWalking directions to Shop Asia

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district (2025-26).

Band A£1,565
Band B£1,826
Band C£2,086
Band D£2,347
Band E£2,869
Band F£3,390
Band G£3,912
Band H£4,694

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 0SP, 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 East & Longfield RoadE02005164
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 003EE01024848
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2019-03-01

Frequently asked questions about TN4 0SP

Is TN4 0SP (Southborough East & Longfield Road) safe?

The area around TN4 0SP records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TN4 0SP?

The median sale price around TN4 0SP in Southborough East & Longfield Road is £516,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN4 0SP?

There are 6 schools close to TN4 0SP, including Meadows School (Requires improvement), Two Bridges School (Special Measures) and Southborough CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TN4 0SP?

TN4 0SP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN4 0SP (Southborough East & Longfield Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN4 0SP 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).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.