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Area guide · Ashford

Living in Tenterden

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

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At a glance

Tenterden is a village in Ashford, South East with a population of 7,775. The average house price is £523,110 and the overall crime rate is 66.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tenterden ranks

Population

7,775

Avg House Price

£523,110

Crime Rate

66.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

316 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,443

Median Age

43.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tenterden's detached homes (£652,499) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£283,850).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tenterden prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£396,605 → £523,110).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£652,499	£600,000	81
Semi-Detached	£434,400	£400,000	40
Terraced	£341,960	£340,000	25
Flat	£283,850	£272,500	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tenterden is 66.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tenterden: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre	Secondary	Good
St Michael's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Tenterden Church of England Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Tenterden Infant School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Tenterden averages 316 Mbps — 216% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tenterden homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.5
% Rated C or Above	64.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,166

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,775
Median Age	43.2
Median Household Income	£32,443
Employment Rate	59.6%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tenterden?

The average house price in Tenterden is £523,110 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Tenterden is a flat, with an average price of £283,850.

Is Tenterden a safe place to live?

Tenterden has a recorded crime rate of 66.6 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 Tenterden?

Tenterden has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Tenterden?

Average broadband download speeds in Tenterden are around 316 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.1% of premises.

How big is Tenterden?

Tenterden is a settlement in Ashford with a population of approximately 7,775.

Most compared with

How does Tenterden stack up against its neighbours?

Ashford (Ashford)

Tenterden

House price: £250,000 · £523,110
Crime rate: 66.7 · 66.6
Distance: 9.2 mi

Battle

Tenterden

House price: £490,365 · £523,110
Crime rate: 58.8 · 66.6
Distance: 14.0 mi

Bearsted

Tenterden

House price: £588,043 · £523,110
Crime rate: 0.1 · 66.6
Distance: 14.5 mi

Coxheath

Tenterden

House price: £375,973 · £523,110
Crime rate: 0.2 · 66.6
Distance: 14.0 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Tenterden

House price: £416,230 · £523,110
Crime rate: N/A · 66.6
Distance: 6.9 mi

Dymchurch

Tenterden

House price: £568,189 · £523,110
Crime rate: 74.9 · 66.6
Distance: 14.0 mi

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