Merlin Close, Tonbridge
House prices, sold prices and local information for TN10 4JL.
At a glance
4 property sales on Merlin Close, Tonbridge have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Aug 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £420,000.
House prices on Merlin Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TN10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £420,000 | 24 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Merlin Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Merlin Close TN10 4JL | 24 Aug 2021 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Close TN10 4JL | 9 Aug 2021 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Merlin Close TN10 4JL | 8 Jun 2020 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Merlin Close TN10 4JL | 19 Dec 2017 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Merlin Close
Crime
136 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merlin Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merlin Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tonbridge and Hildenborough Flood warning area
- River Bourne from Hadlow to East Peckham Flood alert area
- Middle River Medway Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merlin Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School 540 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cage Green Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie 688 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 169 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Tonbridge School 797 pupils | Other independent school | 13–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Long Mead Community Primary School 143 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hilden Grange School 269 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 367 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Tonbridge station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Hildenborough station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Leigh (Kent) station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Romney Way (adj, Higham Lane) 1 min walk
- Romney Way (opp, Higham Lane) 1 min walk
- Dodd Road (adj, Romney Way) 2 min walk
- Tilebarn Corner (opp, Higham Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Warders Medical Centre
47 East Street, Tonbridge · 1.0 mi - Tonbridge Medical Group
3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge · 1.4 mi - Hadlow Medical Centre
Old School, School Lane, Tonbridge · 2.2 mi - Hildenborough Medical Group
The Hildenborough Med.ctr, Westwood, Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 635 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,527 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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