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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Southborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Southborough

£468,635

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Southborough

14.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Southborough

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Southborough

433.2

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Southborough

70.8

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Southborough

£34,988

At £416,230, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) undercuts Southborough (£468,635) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Southborough it is a flat at £230,415.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Southborough (£492,758 vs £349,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Southborough prices grew faster — 48% vs 8%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 2 schools in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Southborough, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Southborough School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Southborough
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Southborough averages 433.2 Mbps – ahead of Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells)'s 352.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86% of premises in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 97.9% in Southborough. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 81.7% in Southborough.

Southborough is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (433 vs 352 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Southborough, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,246 in Southborough. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Southborough.

Southborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,988 in Southborough and £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). The median age is 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 43.8 in Southborough. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 60.8% in Southborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) versus 67.5% in Southborough. Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has a population of 3,962 and Southborough has 9,360.

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Southborough
Population3,9629,360
Median Age43.543.8
Median Household Income£34,048.3£34,988
Employment Rate60.3%60.8%
Owner Occupied66.3%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.7%36.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Southborough?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Southborough are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Southborough?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is cheaper, with an average house price of £416,230.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Southborough safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Southborough?
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 Southborough?
Southborough has faster average broadband at 433.2 Mbps.

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