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Property market | £479,651 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Gatwick (31.7 miles) |
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Broadband | 67.1mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 91.5% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 8.6% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 206 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 391 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Maidstone and The Weald level) |
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Community | Median age is 43.2 | Population of 6,717 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK |
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Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Tunbridge Wells) |
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Commute (approx) | - London Bridge (48 mins) - Charing Cross (59 mins) - Cannon Street (67 mins) - East Croydon (77 mins) - London St Pancras (78 mins) - Wimbledon (82 mins) |
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£479,651 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Gatwick (31.7 miles) |
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67.1mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 43.2 | 6,717 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK |
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Ranked 206 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 391 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Maidstone and The Weald level) |
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4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Tunbridge Wells) |
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The property market in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst has had a steady increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £854,412, which is up 0.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £479,651 (up 1.9% on last year) , a terraced house £397,934 (up 1.3% on last year) and a flat £272,738. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £1,042 per month. Property prices in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst are a little higher than the average property prices across Kent and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Tunbridge Wells level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, or click here to browse the longer list of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst property transactions from 2023.
| Address | Details |
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| BRANDEN, Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2AB | Detached - Sold for £3,650,000 in December 2023 |
| 26, Bramling Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2DY | Detached - Sold for £830,000 in July 2023 |
| 7, Bramling Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2DY | Detached - Sold for £780,000 in May 2023 |
| 5, The Cramptons, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2HY | Detached - Sold for £675,000 in March 2023 |
| SUMMERHILL, Camden Hill, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2AR | Semi-Detached - Sold for £610,000 in September 2023 |
| THE GRANARY, Spongs Lane, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2AH | Semi-Detached - Sold for £530,000 in November 2023 |
| 55, Bramling Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2DY | Terraced - Sold for £500,000 in December 2023 |
| LOMEER, Common Road, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2JR | Detached - Sold for £490,000 in October 2023 |
| 9, Hovendens, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2LA | Detached - Sold for £475,000 in September 2023 |
| 24, Hovendens, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2LA | Semi-Detached - Sold for £445,000 in October 2023 |
| SISSINGHURST PLACE, Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2JP | Semi-Detached - Sold for £384,260 in December 2023 |
| 5, Cleavers, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2JU | Semi-Detached - Sold for £375,000 in October 2023 |
| LITTLE SUMNERS, Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2AB | Semi-Detached - Sold for £365,000 in July 2023 |
| 7, Milkhouse Cottages, Cranbrook, Kent , TN17 2JT | Semi-Detached - Sold for £295,000 in February 2023 |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Cranbrook School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2015. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Cranbrook School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Benenden School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| High Weald Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/26/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Cranbrook | |
| Cranbrook School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/23/2022) | 256 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Cranbrook |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/7/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Cranbrook | |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/26/2017) | 55 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Cranbrook |
| Benenden School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | Cranbrook | |||
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | CRANBROOK | |||
| High Weald Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Cranbrook |
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| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/26/2015) |
| Cranbrook School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/23/2022) 256 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/7/2013) |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/26/2017) 55 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Benenden School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
| High Weald Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school |
| Station | Distance from Cranbrook & Sissinghurst | Commute options |
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| Staplehurst A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- London Bridge (56 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (67 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 71 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 152 mins - Thameslink) View details |
| Headcorn A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- London Bridge (61 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (72 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 157 mins - Thameslink) View details |
| Marden (Kent) A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- London Bridge (52 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (63 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 78 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 126 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Tunbridge Wells) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Tunbridge Wells residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 91.5% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Black | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.0% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Maidstone and The Weald consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 12.9% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 12.0% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 13.4% | 206 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.2% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.4% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 10.5% | |
| Routine occupations | 11.8% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.5% | 391 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 5.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Kent is average (62mbps). Cranbrook & Sissinghurst is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 67.1mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Maidstone and The Weald level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 67.1 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 92.1% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.7% |
Crime stats were found at the Tunbridge Wells level:
| Type | Tunbridge Wells | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 67 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 28 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| Kent S London and E Sussex | River Rother | River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal, including Crowhurst Bridge, Etchingham, Robertsbridge, Salehurst and Bodiam |
| Kent S London and E Sussex | River Beult | River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge, including Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Hawkenbury |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 13.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 | 19.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £426,907 Detached: £652,867 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 13.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £353,503 Detached: £516,295 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 8.5% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
| Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 |
| Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 |
| Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £426,907 Detached: £652,867 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
| Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
| Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 |
| Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £353,503 Detached: £516,295 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 |
| Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
| Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 |
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