Ferndale area report

Highlights

Ferndale is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 4,487. Property prices show median values of £400,000, with detached houses at £815,000 and flats at £250,000. Prices have declined 7.4 percent over five years. The area recorded 216 crimes in the most recent month, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour the most common categories. Air quality is generally good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Flood risk is not present. Broadband coverage is strong, with 85.2 percent gigabit-capable provision. The neighbourhood sits within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, which is Liberal Democrat-controlled. Council tax for band D properties is £2,360.66 annually. About 85 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Ferndale. The area includes 2 conservation areas and 10 listed buildings, with 46.2 percent in green belt.

Data updated 2026/2025. Ferndale, Kent — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Ferndale’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Kent, Ferndale ranks 12th cheapest of 13, 3rd safest and 11th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £400,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Ferndale have fallen 7% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 115,311 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 85% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Ferndale (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 9 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 9).

Schools

• 80% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 85% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/ferndale.

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Nearby areas we cover: Sherwood, St James, Royal Tunbridge Wells.