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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Paddock Wood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Paddock Wood

£529,564

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Paddock Wood

0.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Paddock Wood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Paddock Wood

328.1

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Paddock Wood

71.2

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Paddock Wood

£34,114

The average house price in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is £416,230, which is 21% less than Paddock Wood at £529,564. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Paddock Wood it is a flat at £220,772.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Paddock Wood (£449,499 vs £349,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Paddock Wood prices grew faster — 61% vs 8%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Paddock Wood. Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has 2 schools in total, while Paddock Wood has 2.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Paddock Wood School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Paddock Wood
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) offers faster average downloads at 352.4 Mbps, compared to 328.1 Mbps in Paddock Wood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86% of premises in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 89.1% in Paddock Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 60.5% in Paddock Wood.

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (352 vs 328 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Paddock Wood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,197 in Paddock Wood. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Paddock Wood.

Paddock Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,114.3 in Paddock Wood and £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). The median age is 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 43.6 in Paddock Wood. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 60.8% in Paddock Wood. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) versus 67.5% in Paddock Wood.

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Paddock Wood
Population3,9627,270
Median Age43.543.6
Median Household Income£34,048.3£34,114.3
Employment Rate60.3%60.8%
Owner Occupied66.3%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.7%34.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Paddock Wood?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Paddock Wood are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Paddock Wood?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is cheaper, with an average house price of £416,230.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Paddock Wood safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Paddock Wood?
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 Paddock Wood?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has faster average broadband at 352.4 Mbps.

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