Area guide · Tunbridge Wells

Living in Paddock Wood

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

At a glance

Paddock Wood is a village in Tunbridge Wells, South East with a population of 7,270. The average house price is £529,564 and the overall crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Paddock Wood ranks

Population

7,270

Avg House Price

£529,564

Crime Rate

0.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

328 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,114.3

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Paddock Wood's detached homes (£601,714) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£220,772).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Paddock Wood prices have risen 61% over the last 9 years (£329,682 → £529,564).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£601,714	£590,000	49
Semi-Detached	£449,499	£425,000	51
Terraced	£346,392	£340,000	30
Flat	£220,772	£210,000	16

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Paddock Wood is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Paddock Wood: violent crime (50% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Leigh Academy Mascalls	Secondary	Good
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Paddock Wood averages 328 Mbps — 228% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Paddock Wood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.2
% Rated C or Above	64.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,197

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,270
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£34,114.3
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Paddock Wood?

The average house price in Paddock Wood is £529,564 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Paddock Wood?

The most affordable entry point in Paddock Wood is a flat, with an average price of £220,772.

Is Paddock Wood a safe place to live?

Paddock Wood has a recorded crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Paddock Wood?

Paddock Wood has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Paddock Wood?

Average broadband download speeds in Paddock Wood are around 328 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.1% of premises.

How big is Paddock Wood?

Paddock Wood is a settlement in Tunbridge Wells with a population of approximately 7,270.

Most compared with

How does Paddock Wood stack up against its neighbours?

Bearsted

Paddock Wood

House price: £588,043 · £529,564
Crime rate: 0.1 · 0.3
Distance: 10.2 mi

Borough Green

Paddock Wood

House price: £437,193 · £529,564
Crime rate: N/A · 0.3
Distance: 8.5 mi

Chatham

Paddock Wood

House price: £321,268 · £529,564
Crime rate: 0.3 · 0.3
Distance: 14.2 mi

Coxheath

Paddock Wood

House price: £375,973 · £529,564
Crime rate: 0.2 · 0.3
Distance: 6.1 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Paddock Wood

House price: £416,230 · £529,564
Crime rate: N/A · 0.3
Distance: 8.5 mi

Crowborough

Paddock Wood

House price: £494,422 · £529,564
Crime rate: 41.2 · 0.3
Distance: 12.9 mi

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