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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Hawkhurst

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Hawkhurst

£481,956

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Hawkhurst

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Hawkhurst

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Hawkhurst

299

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Hawkhurst

68.9

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Hawkhurst

£33,323

Property in Hawkhurst commands an average of £481,956, compared with £416,230 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £238,003).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Hawkhurst 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 100% in Hawkhurst. There are 2 schools in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 1 in Hawkhurst.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Hawkhurst
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 352.4 Mbps in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 299.0 Mbps in Hawkhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86% of premises in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (352 vs 299 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells), scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Hawkhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst. The median age is 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 55.9% in Hawkhurst. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) versus 68.1% in Hawkhurst. Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has a population of 3,962 and Hawkhurst has 3,683.

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Hawkhurst
Population3,9623,683
Median Age43.546.8
Median Household Income£34,048.3£33,323.3
Employment Rate60.3%55.9%
Owner Occupied66.3%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified33.7%33.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Hawkhurst?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Hawkhurst are approximately 3.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hawkhurst?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is cheaper, with an average house price of £416,230.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hawkhurst safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Hawkhurst?
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 Hawkhurst?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has faster average broadband at 352.4 Mbps.

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