Area guide · Tunbridge Wells

Living in Hawkhurst

A snapshot of life in Hawkhurst, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hawkhurst is a village in Tunbridge Wells, South East with a population of 3,683. The average house price is £481,956.

Where Hawkhurst ranks

Population

3,683

Avg House Price

£481,956

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

299 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,323.3

Median Age

46.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hawkhurst's detached homes (£720,025) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£293,967).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hawkhurst prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£442,924 → £481,956).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£720,025	£700,000	20
Semi-Detached	£371,613	£285,000	18
Terraced	£315,529	£305,000	17
Flat	£293,967	£210,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hawkhurst is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hawkhurst averages 299 Mbps — 199% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hawkhurst homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.9
% Rated C or Above	58.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,302

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,683
Median Age	46.8
Median Household Income	£33,323.3
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hawkhurst?

The average house price in Hawkhurst is £481,956 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hawkhurst?

The most affordable entry point in Hawkhurst is a flat, with an average price of £293,967.

How are the schools in Hawkhurst?

Hawkhurst has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hawkhurst?

Average broadband download speeds in Hawkhurst are around 299 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.6% of premises.

How big is Hawkhurst?

Hawkhurst is a settlement in Tunbridge Wells with a population of approximately 3,683.

Most compared with

How does Hawkhurst stack up against its neighbours?

Battle

Hawkhurst

House price: £490,365 · £481,956
Crime rate: 58.8 · N/A
Distance: 9.0 mi

Bexhill-on-Sea

Hawkhurst

House price: £331,834 · £481,956
Crime rate: 58.8 · N/A
Distance: 14.0 mi

Coxheath

Hawkhurst

House price: £375,973 · £481,956
Crime rate: 0.2 · N/A
Distance: 13.0 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Hawkhurst

House price: £416,230 · £481,956
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.7 mi

Crowborough

Hawkhurst

House price: £494,422 · £481,956
Crime rate: 41.2 · N/A
Distance: 14.9 mi

Hadlow

Hawkhurst

House price: £542,959 · £481,956
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 14.4 mi

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