Tonbridge TN38 area guide
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Is Tonbridge TN38 a good place to live?
In Tonbridge (TN38), recorded crime is 81% above the national average, homes sell for around £314,552 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 81% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£314,552
Population
40,164
Recorded crime
412.1
Schools
8
Broadband
60%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Tonbridge TN38
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Tonbridge TN38 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (1,610 of 16,473) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,140 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 TN38, 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 (106 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TN38 (May 24–Apr 26, average 231/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 17,699
Owned 54% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 29%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TN38.
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Tonbridge TN38: frequently asked questions
Is Tonbridge TN38 a good place to live?
In Tonbridge (TN38), recorded crime is 81% above the national average, homes sell for around £314,552 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Tonbridge TN38?
Recorded crime in Tonbridge TN38 runs at 412.1 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Tonbridge TN38 safe?
Crime in Tonbridge TN38 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Tonbridge TN38 runs at 412.1 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Tonbridge TN38?
Homes in Tonbridge TN38 sell for around £314,552 on average, based on 518 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Tonbridge TN38 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Tonbridge TN38 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (1,610 of 16,473) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,140 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Tonbridge TN38?
There are 8 schools in Tonbridge TN38 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Tonbridge TN38 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Tonbridge TN38, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Tonbridge TN38 a deprived area?
Tonbridge TN38 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).