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Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) vs Tonbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is about 18% cheaper on average. For families, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£416,230

Tonbridge

£510,606

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

N/A

Tonbridge

0.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

100.0%

Tonbridge

90.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

352.4

Tonbridge

448.4

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

70.2

Tonbridge

73.3

Median Income

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

£34,048

Tonbridge

£32,641

Buyers will find Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £416,230 versus £510,606 in Tonbridge. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is a flat at £238,003, while in Tonbridge it is a flat at £273,613.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Tonbridge (£504,609 vs £349,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Tonbridge prices grew faster — 39% vs 8%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Tonbridge 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 90% in Tonbridge.

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Tonbridge School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 14 schools (8 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Tonbridge
Total Schools214
Primary18
Secondary16
% Top two bands100%90%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Tonbridge enjoy 448.4 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 98.3% in Tonbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 87.4% in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (448 vs 352 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Tonbridge is band C (score 73.3), ahead of Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells)'s band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £1,084 in Tonbridge. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has a population of 3,962 while Tonbridge has 36,136. Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £32,641 in Tonbridge. The median age is 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 43.4 in Tonbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and 61.1% in Tonbridge.

IndicatorCranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)Tonbridge
Population3,96236,136
Median Age43.543.4
Median Household Income£34,048.3£32,641
Employment Rate60.3%61.1%
Owner Occupied66.3%70%
Degree-Level Qualified33.7%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Tonbridge?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and Tonbridge are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Tonbridge?
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is cheaper, with an average house price of £416,230.
Is Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Tonbridge safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) or Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge?
Tonbridge has faster average broadband at 448.4 Mbps.

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