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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Larkfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Larkfield

£428,060

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Larkfield

0.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Larkfield

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Larkfield

356.5

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Larkfield

72.6

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Larkfield

£32,504

Buyers will find Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £416,230 versus £428,060 in Larkfield. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Larkfield it is a flat at £236,881.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Larkfield (£338,986 vs £278,486).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Larkfield prices grew faster — 31% vs 8%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Larkfield.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Larkfield School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Larkfield
Total Schools210
Primary18
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%88.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Larkfield enjoy 356.5 Mbps on average, while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) lags behind at 352.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86% of premises in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 93.1% in Larkfield. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 62.3% in Larkfield.

Larkfield is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (357 vs 352 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Larkfield is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells)'s band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,092 in Larkfield. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Larkfield.

Larkfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has a population of 3,962 while Larkfield has 26,147. Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £32,504 in Larkfield. The median age is 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 43.2 in Larkfield. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 61% in Larkfield.

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Larkfield
Population3,96226,147
Median Age43.543.2
Median Household Income£34,048.3£32,504
Employment Rate60.3%61%
Owner Occupied66.3%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified33.7%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Larkfield?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Larkfield are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Larkfield?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is cheaper, with an average house price of £416,230.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Larkfield safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Larkfield?
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 Larkfield?
Larkfield has faster average broadband at 356.5 Mbps.

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