Town Pop. 3,781

Living in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 43/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 47/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) places 4th of 12 in the TN17 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) sits 22 points above the TN17 district figure of 21/100. Below 30/100: transport (25) and schools (29). For the surrounding area, see TN17 postcode district.

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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 145 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 93 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Shoplifting 85 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Causton Road 86 crimes
  2. 2 Crane Lane 54 crimes
  3. 3 Goddards Close 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.174 · PM2.5 6.659 · PM10 12.157 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Cranbrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.9 mi
Maidstone Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,535 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
44
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 141 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2%Retired27.8%Student5.6%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership62.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax Tunbridge Wells · 2026-27
A £1,631
B £1,902
C £2,174
D £2,446
E £2,990
F £3,533
G £4,077
H £4,892
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Staplehurst 5.2 mi
Marden 5.7 mi
Headcorn 6.2 mi
J8 M20 11.9 mi
J8 M20 12.2 mi
J7 M20 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 57
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£299k £368k £438k £507k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Coursehorn 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hartley 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Sissinghurst 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook Common 33 1.8 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
East End 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Frittenden 40 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) a nice place to live?

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)?

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 477 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) are Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Cranbrook School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) in total.

What are house prices like in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)?

The current median house price in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) in context

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Postcode districts in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

TN17 39 ⇄
TN18 43 ⇄

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