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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Staplehurst

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Staplehurst is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Staplehurst

£357,867

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Staplehurst

0.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Staplehurst

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Staplehurst

328.1

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Staplehurst

71.2

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Staplehurst

£34,114

At £357,867, Staplehurst undercuts Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) (£416,230) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Staplehurst it is a terraced at £277,559.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) (£628,062 vs £541,518).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) prices grew faster — 8% vs 7%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Staplehurst School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) averages 352.4 Mbps – ahead of Staplehurst's 328.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86% of premises in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 89.1% in Staplehurst. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 60.5% in Staplehurst.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Staplehurst leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,197 in Staplehurst. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Staplehurst.

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

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Staplehurst
Population3,9626,181
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%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Staplehurst?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Staplehurst are approximately 4.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Staplehurst?
Staplehurst is cheaper, with an average house price of £357,867.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Staplehurst safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Staplehurst?
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 Staplehurst?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has faster average broadband at 352.4 Mbps.

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