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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Hadlow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) wins on house prices with a 23% gap. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Hadlow

£542,959

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Hadlow

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Hadlow

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Hadlow

256.1

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Hadlow

69.7

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Hadlow

£35,128

Property in Hadlow commands an average of £542,959, compared with £416,230 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Hadlow (£391,318 vs £278,486).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hadlow prices grew faster — 27% vs 8%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Hadlow at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Hadlow. There are 2 schools in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 2 in Hadlow.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Hadlow
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 352.4 Mbps in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86% of premises in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 44.5% in Hadlow.

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (352 vs 256 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Hadlow averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,322 in Hadlow. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). The median age is 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 44.3 in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 60% in Hadlow.

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Hadlow
Population3,9623,168
Median Age43.544.3
Median Household Income£34,048.3£35,128
Employment Rate60.3%60%
Owner Occupied66.3%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified33.7%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Hadlow?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Hadlow are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hadlow?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is cheaper, with an average house price of £416,230.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hadlow safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hadlow?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hadlow?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has faster average broadband at 352.4 Mbps.

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