Tonbridge TN23 area guide
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Is Tonbridge TN23 a good place to live?
In Tonbridge (TN23), recorded crime is 50% above the national average, homes sell for around £320,670 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (8 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 50% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£320,670
Population
53,226
Recorded crime
342.7
Schools
18
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Tonbridge TN23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Tonbridge TN23 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (1,706 of 21,864) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 414 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in TN23, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (175 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TN23 (May 24–Apr 26, average 408/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 20,062
Owned 59% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TN23.
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Tonbridge TN23: frequently asked questions
Is Tonbridge TN23 a good place to live?
In Tonbridge (TN23), recorded crime is 50% above the national average, homes sell for around £320,670 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (8 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Tonbridge TN23?
Recorded crime in Tonbridge TN23 runs at 342.7 per 1,000 properties, 50% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Tonbridge TN23 safe?
Crime in Tonbridge TN23 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Tonbridge TN23 runs at 342.7 per 1,000 properties, 50% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Tonbridge TN23?
Homes in Tonbridge TN23 sell for around £320,670 on average, based on 686 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Tonbridge TN23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Tonbridge TN23 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (1,706 of 21,864) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 414 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Tonbridge TN23?
There are 18 schools in Tonbridge TN23 (13 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Tonbridge TN23 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Tonbridge TN23, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Tonbridge TN23 a deprived area?
Tonbridge TN23 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).