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Tunbridge Wells is a town in Kent with a population of 115,311. The median house price is £430,000, with 1,479 sales in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 8.8 per cent over five years. The affordability ratio stands at 11.5, based on median earnings of £37,303.
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About 65 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Tunbridge Wells overall. The median age is 43.1 years, and 65.1 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Crime totalled 757 incidents in July 2026, or 6.6 per 1,000 residents; violent crime and anti-social behaviour were the top categories. The area has 54 schools including 4 grammar schools; 16 of the 20 rated by Ofsted achieved good or better. Healthcare includes 14 GP surgeries, 9 dentists and 7 hospitals. Life expectancy is 82.0 years for males and 86.0 years for females. Air quality shows low nitrogen dioxide and moderate particulate matter. Five rail stations serve the area; Paddock Wood Rail Station is 1.7 km away with a 40-minute commute to London Bridge. Broadband coverage includes gigabit speeds at 68.5 per cent of premises. Council tax band D is £2,360.66 for 2026/27.
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