Living in TN17, Tunbridge Wells
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TN17 in Tunbridge Wells. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Tunbridge Wells: £445,133, down 3.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around TN17
35 recorded home sales on the streets around central TN17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £305,000 and a range from £132,500 to £1,075,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 BROOKSIDE, TN17 3BU | terraced | £256,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| RIVERDALE HIGH STREET, TN17 3DN | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 15 BRAMLEY DRIVE, TN17 3BE | terraced | £320,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| THE COTTAGE STONE STREET, TN17 3HF | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 6 RUSSELLS YARD, TN17 3HD | detached | £650,000 | 2026-02-19 |
| HOADS BROOK THE HILL, TN17 3AH | terraced | £237,500 | 2026-02-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook School | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| The Dulwich School Cranbrook | Secondary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
| Benenden School | Secondary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Benenden School, The Dulwich School Cranbrook.
All 2 fee-paying schools near TN17, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Skilled trades | 12.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
51 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TN17 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Tunbridge Wells's figures.
Common questions about TN17
What is the average house price in TN17?
The average sold price in Tunbridge Wells is £445,133 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TN17?
Prices in Tunbridge Wells are down 3.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TN17?
The median of 35 recorded sales around central TN17 in the last 2 years is £305,000, ranging from £132,500 to £1,075,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TN17?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central TN17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TN17?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN17 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is TN17 at risk of flooding?
Central TN17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TN17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £305,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 51 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TN17 safe?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TN17 or TN18, TN17 or TN12, TN17 or TN30.
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