Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells
House prices, sold prices and local information for TN2 5HT, TN2 5GY, TN2 5JA.
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At a glance
109 property sales on Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £1,220,676. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,172,834. Average sale prices rose from £720,156 in 2016 to £1,220,676 in 2026 (+70%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 130% above the Tunbridge Wells average of £531,554 over the same period. 22 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 20 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% detached, 23% flat, 18% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Forest Road range from £270,000 to £1,946,750. 78% of homes sold here were freehold and 22% leasehold. Of 193 streets in Tunbridge Wells with at least two sales in the last year, Forest Road ranks 6th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Forest Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TN2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 78% freehold and 22% leasehold across 123 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £1,172,834 | 8 May 2026 |
| Flat | 25 | £597,898 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 20 | £575,373 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £623,300 | 31 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Forest Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177, Forest Road TN2 5JA | 8 May 2026 | £1,210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Forest Road TN2 4TT | 1 Apr 2026 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 229, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 31 Mar 2026 | £1,583,380 | Detached | Freehold |
| 154, Forest Road TN2 5JD | 24 Mar 2026 | £1,900,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 210, Forest Road TN2 5JB | 16 Feb 2026 | £985,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 1, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road TN2 5GY | 27 Oct 2025 | £395,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 108, Forest Road TN2 5BE | 26 Sep 2025 | £920,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 124, Forest Road TN2 5BE | 21 Aug 2025 | £920,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Forest Road TN2 5AL | 18 Jul 2025 | £476,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 9, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 17 Apr 2025 | £1,600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Forest Road TN2 4TT | 14 Feb 2025 | £640,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Forest Road TN2 4TT | 21 Jan 2025 | £780,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Bishops Lodge, 129, Forest Road TN2 5EX | 28 Nov 2024 | £1,850,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 7, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road TN2 5GY | 18 Oct 2024 | £358,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 118, Forest Road TN2 5BE | 10 Oct 2024 | £1,268,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 95, Forest Road TN2 5BG | 27 Sep 2024 | £455,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Forest Dene, Forest Road TN2 5EX | 26 Sep 2024 | £25,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Forest Dene, Forest Road TN2 5EX | 26 Sep 2024 | £1,140,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 206, Forest Road TN2 5JB | 18 Jun 2024 | £900,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 124, Forest Road TN2 5BE | 27 Mar 2024 | £865,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 194, Forest Road TN2 5JB | 4 Jan 2024 | £1,475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 170A, Forest Road TN2 5JD | 15 Dec 2023 | £1,381,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 168B, Forest Road TN2 5JD | 8 Dec 2023 | £1,946,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 233A, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 8 Dec 2023 | £1,505,051 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 10, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road TN2 5GY | 4 Dec 2023 | £377,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 153, Forest Road TN2 5JP | 30 Nov 2023 | £1,230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 169, Forest Road TN2 5JP | 3 Nov 2023 | £932,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 214A, Forest Road TN2 5JB | 26 Sep 2023 | £875,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 6, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 1 Sep 2023 | £825,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 1, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 20 Jul 2023 | £800,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 161, Forest Road TN2 5JP | 18 Jul 2023 | £1,120,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 229, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 12 Jul 2023 | £1,795,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 69, Forest Road TN2 5AL | 5 Jul 2023 | £770,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 126, Forest Road TN2 5BE | 30 Jun 2023 | £885,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Forest Road TN2 5AL | 9 Jun 2023 | £341,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Forest Road TN2 5AL | 28 Apr 2023 | £306,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 3, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road TN2 5GY | 13 Mar 2023 | £360,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Forest Road TN2 4TT | 17 Feb 2023 | £1,150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 187B, Forest Road TN2 5JA | 27 Jan 2023 | £1,815,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 21, Forest Road TN2 4TT | 5 Jan 2023 | £655,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 7, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 30 Nov 2022 | £905,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 79A, Forest Road TN2 5AL | 29 Nov 2022 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 4, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 28 Oct 2022 | £850,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 2, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 20 Oct 2022 | £910,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 93, Forest Road TN2 5BG | 7 Oct 2022 | £483,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 193A, Forest Road TN2 5JA | 5 Oct 2022 | £1,855,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 5, 239, Forest Road TN2 5HT | 6 Sep 2022 | £860,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 101, Forest Road TN2 5BG | 31 Aug 2022 | £610,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 200, Forest Road TN2 5JB | 31 Aug 2022 | £900,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 6, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road TN2 5GY | 9 Aug 2022 | £370,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 177, Forest Road | £985,000 (Sep 2018) → £1,210,000 (May 2026) | +23% over 8 yrs |
| 229, Forest Road | £1,795,000 (Jul 2023) → £1,583,380 (Mar 2026) | -12% over 3 yrs |
| Apartment 1, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road | £325,000 (Nov 2016) → £326,000 (Jul 2019) → £325,000 (Jun 2021) → £395,000 (Oct 2025) | +22% over 9 yrs |
| 124, Forest Road | £865,000 (Mar 2024) → £920,500 (Aug 2025) | +6% over 1 yr |
| 61, Forest Road | £306,250 (Apr 2023) → £341,000 (Jun 2023) → £476,000 (Jul 2025) | +55% over 2 yrs |
| Apartment 9, 239, Forest Road | £1,225,000 (Mar 2016) → £1,200,000 (Jul 2021) → £1,600,000 (Apr 2025) | +31% over 9 yrs |
| Bishops Lodge, 129, Forest Road | £1,850,000 (Sep 2021) → £1,850,000 (Nov 2024) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| Apartment 7, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road | £342,000 (Apr 2017) → £355,000 (Jun 2021) → £358,500 (Oct 2024) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| 4, Forest Dene, Forest Road | £1,000,000 (Sep 2017) → £1,140,000 (Sep 2024) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| 194, Forest Road | £1,400,000 (Nov 2021) → £1,475,000 (Jan 2024) | +5% over 2 yrs |
| 168B, Forest Road | £1,700,000 (Dec 2018) → £1,946,750 (Dec 2023) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| 233A, Forest Road | £1,350,000 (Jan 2018) → £1,505,051 (Dec 2023) | +11% over 6 yrs |
| 69, Forest Road | £550,000 (Feb 2020) → £770,000 (Jul 2023) | +40% over 3 yrs |
| 3, Forest Road | £875,000 (Jul 2017) → £1,150,000 (Feb 2023) | +31% over 6 yrs |
| 187B, Forest Road | £920,000 (Sep 2020) → £1,815,000 (Jan 2023) | +97% over 2 yrs |
| 21, Forest Road | £570,000 (Jul 2016) → £655,000 (Jan 2023) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| 101, Forest Road | £436,500 (Nov 2016) → £610,000 (Aug 2022) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| Apartment 6, Greenwood Court, 216, Forest Road | £295,000 (Oct 2020) → £370,000 (Aug 2022) | +25% over 2 yrs |
| Cumberland House, 170, Forest Road | £875,000 (Nov 2018) → £1,350,000 (Sep 2021) | +54% over 3 yrs |
| 207A, Forest Road | £610,000 (Jan 2018) → £825,000 (Mar 2021) | +35% over 3 yrs |
| 87, Forest Road | £300,000 (May 2017) → £470,000 (Mar 2021) | +57% over 4 yrs |
| 215D, Forest Road | £399,950 (Mar 2016) → £469,999 (Jan 2019) | +18% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forest Road
Crime
154 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forest Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Teise area from Lamberhurst to Goudhurst 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 Forest Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Claremont Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Beechwood School 303 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 629 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Mead School 203 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Skinners' Kent Academy 1,017 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Wells Free School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Tunbridge Wells station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- High Brooms station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Frant station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway) 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- United Reformed Church (opp, Forest Road) 1 min walk
- Rookley Close (adj, Bayhall Road) 1 min walk
- United Reformed Church (adj, Forest Road) 1 min walk
- Rookley Close (opp, Bayhall Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingswood Surgery
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells · 0.5 mi - Lonsdale Medical Centre
1 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells · 1.0 mi - Grosvenor & St James Medical Centre
Grosvenor Medical Centre, 23 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells · 1.1 mi - Speldhurst & Greggswood Medical Group
12A Greggs Wood Road, Tunbridge Wells · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Local · 0.9 mi
- Cook Cook Tunbridge Wells · 0.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Tunbridge Wells · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Tunbridge Wells High St · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Carrs Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- A E Hobbs Ltd · 0.9 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Calverley Gardens Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Hill House Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Centre For Aesthetic Periodontics And Implantology Limited · 0.9 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 10 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 652 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,696 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 83% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 83% | 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 Forest Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 91.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.6% | 49.7% |
| No religion | 40.3% | 40.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.9% | 13.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.5% | 41.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 15.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 52.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.6% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.6% | 30.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 11.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 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 Forest Road
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