Living in TN2, Tunbridge Wells
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TN2 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 TN2
135 recorded home sales on the streets around central TN2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £135,000 to £3,775,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 SHERWOOD ROAD, TN2 3LJ | semi-detached | £172,500 | 2026-06-02 |
| FLAT 5 BEECH COURT WILLICOMBE PARK, TN2 3UX | flat-maisonette | £260,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 6 PARK HOUSE KINGSWOOD ROAD, TN2 4BP | flat-maisonette | £200,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 15 CROMWELL ROAD, TN2 4UE | semi-detached | £335,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| APARTMENT 14 MARNOCK HOUSE KINGSWOOD ROAD, TN2 4XP | flat-maisonette | £385,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 14 PARK HOUSE KINGSWOOD ROAD, TN2 4BP | flat-maisonette | £271,500 | 2026-04-24 |
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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Skinners' Kent Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Skinners' Temple Grove | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
15 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Beechwood School, Rose Hill School, The Mead School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near TN2, 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 | 30.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.8% |
| Skilled trades | 6.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
203 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Tunbridge Wells's figures.
Common questions about TN2
What is the average house price in TN2?
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 TN2?
Prices in Tunbridge Wells are down 3.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TN2?
The median of 135 recorded sales around central TN2 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £135,000 to £3,775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TN2?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central TN2, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TN2?
203 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TN2 at risk of flooding?
Central TN2 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 TN2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 203 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TN2 safe?
203 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? TN2 or TN1, TN2 or TN4, TN2 or TN3.
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