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TN4 9GB

St Johns Close

Culverden

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Overview

Postcode TN4 9GB 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St John's Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Tunbridge Wells Central has an average 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 130.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from TN4 9GB.

Flood risk

No risk

Tunbridge Wells Central near TN4 9GB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN4 9GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Tunbridge Wells

N/A

Walking directions to Tunbridge Wells
1 mi

High Brooms

N/A

Walking directions to High Brooms

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN4 9GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt John's Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to St John's Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
15,611.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.05(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.41(+399%)
Shoplifting
27.39(+243%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.6(+157%)
Drugs
9.96(+261%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
60%
Indian
49
13.24%
Other White
45
12.16%
Other
11
2.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.7%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
50.35%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.89%
No qualifications
25
8.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.24%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
40.94%
Owns with a mortgage
30
17.54%
Other social rented
28
16.37%
Shared ownership
20
11.7%
Owns outright
15
8.77%
Total households: 171

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 9GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN4 9GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202516, Hempson Court, St Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GDFlatsLeasehold£210,000
30 Jan 20265, Canon House, St Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
30 Oct 202512, St Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GATerracedFreehold£440,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 26, Marconi Place, Exchange Mews, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TWFlatsLeasehold£110,000
23 Oct 202525, Exchange Mews, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9RQDetachedFreehold£790,000

Schools

In the TN4 9GB postcode area, located within Tunbridge Wells Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN4 9GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Skinners' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Wells Free SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miSecondaryTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN4 9GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN4 9GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLittle WaitroseSt Johns Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9GDWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0 miM&S Simply FoodSt Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalSt Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco ExpressSt Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTesco ExpressGrosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9GB, 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 008EE01035012
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2008-11-01

Frequently asked questions about TN4 9GB

Is TN4 9GB (Tunbridge Wells Central) safe?

The area around TN4 9GB records about 130 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 9GB?

The median sale price around TN4 9GB 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 9GB?

There are 13 schools close to TN4 9GB, including The Skinners' School (Good), The Wells Free School (Good) and Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN4 9GB?

The closest station to TN4 9GB is Tunbridge Wells, about 1,088 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN4 9GB?

TN4 9GB scores 5 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 9GB (Tunbridge Wells Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells covering TN4 9GB 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.