Porters Close, Matfield, Tonbridge
House prices, sold prices and local information for TN12 7LY.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Porters Close, Matfield, Tonbridge have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £220,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £245,800. Average sale prices fell from £226,500 in 2016 to £220,000 in 2026 (-3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 55% below the Tonbridge average of £490,506 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 38% terraced, 38% flat, 23% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Porters Close range from £143,000 to £486,000. 62% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold. Of 171 streets in Tonbridge with at least two sales in the last year, Porters Close ranks 162nd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Porters Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 62% freehold and 38% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £245,800 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Flat | 5 | £167,100 | 1 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £439,500 | 6 Jan 2023 |
Sold prices on Porters Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 1 May 2026 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 24 Apr 2026 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 6 Jan 2023 | £486,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 14 Jul 2022 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 9 Jul 2021 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 14 Jun 2021 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 18 Mar 2021 | £442,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 7 May 2020 | £143,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 2 Nov 2018 | £256,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 10 Aug 2018 | £192,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 20 Jul 2018 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 18 Nov 2016 | £223,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Porters Close TN12 7LY | 1 Aug 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23, Porters Close | £230,000 (Aug 2016) → £250,000 (Jul 2018) → £270,000 (Apr 2026) | +17% over 10 yrs |
| 24, Porters Close | £223,000 (Nov 2016) → £256,000 (Nov 2018) | +15% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Porters Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls 1,227 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Paddock Wood station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Beltring station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
- High Brooms station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Walnut Tree Cottages (opp, Brenchley Road) 11 min walk
- Walnut Tree Cottages (adj, Brenchley Road) 11 min walk
- Petteridge Lane (adj, Brenchley Road) 12 min walk
- Petteridge Lane (opp, Brenchley Road) 12 min walk
GP surgeries
- Howell Surgery
High Street, Brenchley, Tonbridge · 0.9 mi - Waterfield House Surgery
186 Henwood Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells · 2.3 mi - Woodlands Health Centre
1-7 Allington Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Blue Boys Tonbridge BP · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Paddock Wood Express · 2.6 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Paddock Wood · 2.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Pembury · 2.9 mi
Dentists
- Brenchley Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Pembury Dental Surgery · 2.3 mi
- Woodlands Health Centre · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 720 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,735 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 42% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 42% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 78% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tunbridge Wells with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Porters Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 91.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.6% | 49.7% |
| No religion | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 86.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.7% | 13.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.5% | 41.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 15.6% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 52.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.6% | 30.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.5% | 42.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 24.5% | 11.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.4% | 15.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Tunbridge Wells.
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Estate agents near Porters Close
- Country Cottages Estate Agents 2.1 mi
- Lambert & Foster 2.6 mi
- Your Move 2.6 mi
- Barnes Kingsnorth 2.6 mi
- Simon Miller & Company 2.6 mi
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