TonbridgeWhat is Tonbridge, Kent like to live in?
The short answer: what Tonbridge is like to live in
Solid family town with a fast commute, but it lacks the character of Tunbridge Wells and the cachet of Sevenoaks — some find it anonymous.
Key stats
Schools
- UnratedThe Judd School0.8 miles away · Grammar
- OutstandingTonbridge Grammar School0.9 miles away · Grammar
- UnratedWeald of Kent Grammar School1 miles away · Grammar
- UnratedTunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys3.3 miles away · Grammar
- OutstandingTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School3.7 miles away · Grammar
- GoodThe Skinners' School3.9 miles away · Grammar
- GoodSlade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment0.1 miles away
- GoodRoyal Rise Primary School0.7 miles away
- GoodLeigh Academy Tonbridge0.9 miles away
- GoodBishop Chavasse Primary School1.1 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Semi-detached · TN9 2RA£468,000
- Terraced · TN4 9DR£390,000
- Terraced · TN4 9DW£325,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- Ye Olde Chequers Inn0.1 mi
- The Rose and Crown0.1 mi
- Man of Kent0.1 mi
- The Humphrey Bean0.2 mi
- Verdigris0.2 mi
Green space nearby
- Tonbridge Castle0.1 mi
- Swanmead0.5 mi
- Tinkers Island0.6 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Neighbourhoods
- Town centre and Medway
- Higham Wood and Dry Hill
- Haysden and Postern
Practicalities
Is Tonbridge a good place to live?
Tonbridge is a historic town in Kent. Peak trains to Charing Cross take about 42 minutes. There are 6 grammar schools nearby. Recorded crime is low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
Tonbridge appears on our lists of best places to live near london and best places to live in the uk for families.
What is it like living in Tonbridge?
Solid family town with a fast commute, but it lacks the character of Tunbridge Wells and the cachet of Sevenoaks — some find it anonymous.
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