Bearsted vs Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is about 41% cheaper on average. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£416,230
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
352.4
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
70.2
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
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 £588,043 in Bearsted. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) it is a flat at £238,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Bearsted (£369,573 vs £278,486).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bearsted 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 Bearsted: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Bearsted | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bearsted enjoy 372.2 Mbps on average, while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) lags behind at 352.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 86% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (372 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bearsted is band C (score 72), ahead of Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells)'s band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bearsted has a population of 8,349 while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has 3,962. Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
| Indicator | Bearsted | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 3,962 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £34,048.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 33.7% |
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