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TN4 8EP

Somerville Gardens

Culverden

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Overview

Postcode TN4 8EP 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 Central area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells Central is £62,411 per year. The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Calverley Grounds.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Tunbridge Wells Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tunbridge Wells Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells Central is £62,411 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from TN4 8EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Tunbridge Wells Central near TN4 8EP 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 8EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Tunbridge Wells

N/A

Walking directions to Tunbridge Wells

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN4 8EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCalverley GroundsMediumWalking directions to Calverley Grounds

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
4,894.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.36(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.3(+309%)
Shoplifting
15.15(+90%)
Public order
9.7(+60%)
Other theft
9.09(+62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
76.79%
Other White
35
12.5%
Chinese
9
3.21%
Pakistani
7
2.5%
Other Asian
7
2.5%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
61.44%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.02%
No qualifications
19
8.05%
Apprenticeship
9
3.81%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
32.09%
Owns outright
41
30.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 8EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 8EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202672, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BGFlatsLeasehold£435,000
12 Dec 202569B, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BGFlatsLeasehold£245,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 6, 65, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BGFlatsLeasehold£300,000
23 Apr 2025Flat 2, 74, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BGFlatsLeasehold£750,000
17 Dec 20256, Molyneux Park Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8DLFlatsFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the TN4 8EP postcode area, located within Tunbridge Wells Central, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN4 8EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Wells Free SchoolFree schools

Good

0.6 miNot applicableRose Hill SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryThe Skinners' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN4 8EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN4 8EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressGrosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalMount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLittle WaitroseSt Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GDWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodSt Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miIcelandCalverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2UNWalking directions to Iceland

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 8EP, 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 CentralE02005169
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tunbridge Wells 008FE01035013
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN4 8EP

Is TN4 8EP (Tunbridge Wells Central) safe?

The area around TN4 8EP records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TN4 8EP?

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

What schools are near TN4 8EP?

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

What is the nearest station to TN4 8EP?

The closest station to TN4 8EP is Tunbridge Wells, about 603 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN4 8EP?

TN4 8EP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.