Why buy Tunbridge Wells property?

Our Tunbridge Wells area guide is your one stop shop for info about the area, from Tunbridge Wells property prices to Tunbridge Wells schools, Tunbridge Wells restaurants to entertainment. The town is a historic spa town located just 30 miles from London, combining Georgian charm with city convenience.

Tunbridge Wells Property Prices & Top Tunbridge Wells Areas
Tunbridge Wells is a tranquil spa town in a rural setting; the majority of the population are aged between 30-50 yrs old, living in family groups.

If you're looking to buy Tunbridge Wells property then take advantage of the current housing market conditions and grab a great deal on your dream house. The price of property in Tunbridge Wells has fallen by 14%, with average asking price dropping to around £268,000. A 1 bedroom flat in the Tunbridge Wells area will cost around £167,000, and a 2 bedroom family home roughly £266,000.

The cost of rent for a Tunbridge Wells property is reasonable considering the area - renting a 1-bed flat will cost around £590pcm, whilst a 3-bed family home will cost roughly £1,300pcm to rent.

Top Tunbridge Wells areas:
Frant, Pembury, Rusthall and Southborough are the 4 main residential Tunbridge Wells areas. Frant and Pembury are picturesque rural villages, whilst Rusthall benefits from an excellent central location and good transport links.

Public Services & Transport in Tunbridge Wells
South Eastern Trains operate a regular national rail service from Tunbridge Wells to major UK cities including London. A coach service is available from nearby Bexhill to London and good local bus links serve the Tunbridge Wells area.

Tunbridge Wells County Council provide a wide variety of vital public services to residents, including a Citizens Advice Bureau, mobile libraries and recycling banks.

Tunbridge Wells Schools & Universities
Tunbridge Wells schools are among the best in the South East, with local primary and senior schools achieving outstanding results in examinations and inspections.
Primary Tunbridge Wells Schools
Claremont, St Peter's, Sherwood Park, St Barnabas, St Augustine's, St Matthew's and Broadwater are all popular local Primary Schools in Tunbridge Wells.
Secondary Tunbridge Wells Schools
Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School, The Judd School, Ashford School and Coombe Bank School all achieved an outstanding 100% A-C GCSE pass rate, making them excellent choices for children living in the Tunbridge Wells area.
Universities in Tunbridge Wells
The University of Kent Tonbridge Centre is in Tunbridge wells, as is the University Centre of Hastings. Both offer an excellent range of higher education courses.

Tunbridge Wells Restaurants and Pubs
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a beautiful spa town in Kent, with many exciting eateries on offer. Here's our pick of top Tunbridge Wells restaurants:
The Brew House Hotel Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells' historic outskirts serves mouthwatering modern British dishes. Romantic Thackeray's Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells city centre is set in a beautiful Grade II listed building and serves delicious European delicacies. The Beacon Bar & Restaurant on Tea Garden Lane is a popular local establishment serving a wide variety of excellent meals.

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Tunbridge Wells Entertainment
Tunbridge Wells property prices are reasonable, Tunbridge Wells schools are high class and Tunbridge Wells restaurants are incredible. Tunbridge Wells is also a historic spa town surrounded by stunning scenery and architectural wonders, Tunbridge Wells offers an amazing variety of entertainment options and attractions to visiting families. Here are our top 10 things to do in Tunbridge Wells:

• Take a stroll around your choice of stunning garden at nearby stately homes. Sissinghurst gardens, the Italian Gardens at Hever Castle and Bedgebury Gardens are all within easy distance of Tunbridge Wells.
• Visit Penshurst Place, a perfect medieval manor house with stunning Elizabethan style gardens owned by the descendants of Sir Philip Sidney.
• Arguably the most stunning home in Britain, 'Knole' is set in 300 acres of Deer Park and promises to be a fascinating and fun family day out
• Shopping in Tunbridge Wells is a treat, so relax with some retail therapy and explore the unique combination of specialist, boutique and high street stores.
• Tunbridge Wells Farmers Market is a fun experience and a great chance to sample fresh, local fare. Every Saturday around Tunbridge Wells town.
• Visit the nearby Medieval market town of Cranbrook
• A little wine tasting at one of three top local vineyards is the ideal day out for those that enjoy a tipple or two! Try wine tasting at Lamberhurst Vineyard.
• Taste the Tunbridge Wells spring water just as Queen Victoria, Daniel Defoe and many other famous Brits once did.
• Eat out at COSMO - one of the finest Pan Asian restaurants in the South East. Delicious dishes from 9 different countries are yours to discover.
• Be pampered at the Royal Day Spa in Tunbridge Wells city centre.

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