Southborough — A path in the middle of a forest in the fog

Area guide · Tunbridge Wells

Living in Southborough

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

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At a glance

Southborough is a village in Tunbridge Wells, South East with a population of 9,360. The average house price is £468,635 and the overall crime rate is 14.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Southborough ranks

Population

9,360

Avg House Price

£468,635

Crime Rate

14.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,988

Median Age

43.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Southborough's detached homes (£777,430) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£230,415).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Southborough prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£317,542 → £468,635).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£777,430	£730,000	11
Semi-Detached	£492,758	£456,250	32
Terraced	£333,833	£320,000	9
Flat	£230,415	£225,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Southborough is 14.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Southborough: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Southborough CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Southborough averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Southborough homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	63.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,246

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,360
Median Age	43.8
Median Household Income	£34,988
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Southborough?

The average house price in Southborough is £468,635 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Southborough is a flat, with an average price of £230,415.

Is Southborough a safe place to live?

Southborough has a recorded crime rate of 14.3 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 Southborough?

Southborough has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Southborough?

Average broadband download speeds in Southborough are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.9% of premises.

How big is Southborough?

Southborough is a settlement in Tunbridge Wells with a population of approximately 9,360.

Most compared with

How does Southborough stack up against its neighbours?

Borough Green

Southborough

House price: £437,193 · £468,635
Crime rate: N/A · 14.3
Distance: 9.5 mi

Coxheath

Southborough

House price: £375,973 · £468,635
Crime rate: 0.2 · 14.3
Distance: 11.5 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Southborough

House price: £416,230 · £468,635
Crime rate: N/A · 14.3
Distance: 12.6 mi

Crawley Down

Southborough

House price: £486,525 · £468,635
Crime rate: 45.9 · 14.3
Distance: 14.8 mi

Crowborough

Southborough

House price: £494,422 · £468,635
Crime rate: 41.2 · 14.3
Distance: 8.2 mi

Dunton Green

Southborough

House price: £458,681 · £468,635
Crime rate: 52.8 · 14.3
Distance: 10.1 mi

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