Battle vs Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is about 18% cheaper on average. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£416,230
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
352.4
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
70.2
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£34,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £416,230 versus £490,365 in Battle. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) it is a flat at £238,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Battle (£384,032 vs £349,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Battle and Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Battle: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) enjoy 352.4 Mbps on average, while Battle lags behind at 281.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 86% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (352 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Battle's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Battle has a population of 5,326 while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has 3,962. Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
| Indicator | Battle | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 3,962 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £34,048.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 33.7% |
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