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Tunbridge Wells, a town in Kent, has a population of 115311 and a median house price of 430000. Over the past five years, property prices have risen 9.3 percent. Terraced houses sell at a median of 367000, semi-detached at 450000, flats at 250000, and detached at 770000.
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The area has an affordability ratio of 11.5. Crime recorded 664 incidents in May 2026, a rate of 5.8 per 1000 residents, with violent crime the largest category at 211 incidents. Schools comprise 32 primary and 8 secondary establishments; 20 schools are rated by Ofsted, of which 16 are rated good or better. The median age is 43.1 years. Employment stands at 60.5 percent, with 21.7 percent self-employed. Most residents travel to work by driving (42.0 percent) or working from home (42.3 percent). Air quality shows low nitrogen dioxide at 6.6 micrograms per cubic metre and moderate particulate matter at 6.5. Connectivity is strong, with 68.5 percent gigabit-capable premises. Five rail stations serve the area; Paddock Wood Rail Station, 1.7 kilometres away, offers 40-minute commutes to London Bridge.
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