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TN4 8BU

Mount Ephraim

Culverden

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Detailed insights for TN4 8BU

Overview

Postcode TN4 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Culverden ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Tunbridge Wells West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells West is £71,448 per year. The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Tunbridge Wells West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Tunbridge Wells West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells West is £71,448 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from TN4 8BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Tunbridge Wells West near TN4 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN4 8BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Tunbridge Wells

N/A

Walking directions to Tunbridge Wells

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
4,656.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.13(-30%)
Shoplifting
19.3(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.59(-46%)
Public order
3.77(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
85.8%
Other White
19
5.86%
Irish
8
2.47%
Indian
6
1.85%
Chinese
4
1.23%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
46.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.01%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.03%
No qualifications
37
12.05%
Other
17
5.54%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
112
61.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
19.23%
Owns with a mortgage
30
16.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.1%
Shared ownership
1
0.55%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Culverden

Median price£343,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £698K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Culverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Culverden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£1,277,083£550
Terraced11£775,000£507
Semi-Detached15£570,000£538
Flats91£270,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Culverden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Culverden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£970,000£273,700£455,000£682,475
2017£915,000£310,000£485,000£595,000
2018£956,000£292,500£535,000£724,000
2019£1,075,000£340,000£500,000£661,500
2020£1,010,000£285,000£472,500£525,000
2021£932,500£299,975£517,500£612,500
2022£1,100,000£315,000£580,500£707,500
2023£972,500£304,250£575,000£455,000
2024£1,025,000£290,000£570,000£712,500
2025£1,274,165£295,000£493,750£865,000
2026£1,196,200£238,500£753,750£348,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Culverden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Culverden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£452£392£377£414
2017£499£441£419£423
2018£485£416£454£483
2019£481£453£479£461
2020£481£435£440£445
2021£530£406£462£457
2022£590£442£542£503
2023£532£423£499£485
2024£597£428£495£532
2025£562£419£561£507
2026£523£402£513£457
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Culverden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Culverden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 8BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 8BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 4, 86, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BUFlatsLeasehold£312,500
21 Mar 2025Flat 2, 86, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BUFlatsLeasehold£425,000
14 May 2026Apartment 3, Chartwell Lodge, Bishops Down Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8AFFlatsLeasehold£160,000
24 Feb 2026Apartment 9, Chartwell Lodge, Bishops Down Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8AFFlatsLeasehold£242,000
16 Dec 2025Apartment 14, Chartwell Lodge, Bishops Down Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8AFFlatsLeasehold£169,500

Schools

In the TN4 8BU postcode area, located within Tunbridge Wells West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN4 8BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryThe Wells Free SchoolFree schools

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Mead SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableRose Hill SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN4 8BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN4 8BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHigh Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1YGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalMount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Osborne

Culverden - 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
WardCulverdenE05015804
ParishTunbridge Wells, unparished areaE43000092
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells WestE02005168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 007AE01024799
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN4 8BU

Is TN4 8BU (Tunbridge Wells West) safe?

The area around TN4 8BU records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8BU?

The median sale price around TN4 8BU in Tunbridge Wells West is £343,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN4 8BU?

There are 12 schools close to TN4 8BU, including The Wells Free School (Good), The Mead School and Rose Hill School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN4 8BU?

The closest station to TN4 8BU is Tunbridge Wells, about 711 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN4 8BU?

TN4 8BU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,457 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN4 8BU (Tunbridge Wells West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN4 8BU is Mike Martin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Osborne (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.