Carlton Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£530,000) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Carlton Road is located in Tunbridge Wells, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 680 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is St James Medical Centre (clinic, 25m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Carlton Road) is 126m away. The median property price is £530,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 44/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Carlton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 384m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 482m · 6 min walk
- Viva Skin Clinics 931m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Tunbridge Wells Library 572m · 7 min walk
- Sherwood Library 1637m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Calverley Park 448m · 6 min walk
- Calverley Grounds 537m · 7 min walk
- The Grove 846m · 11 min walk
- Dunorlan Park 857m · 11 min walk
- Grosvenor Recreation Ground 1046m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 153m · 2 min walk
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 547m · 7 min walk
- Claremont Primary School 779m · 10 min walk
- The Wells Free School 898m · 11 min walk
- The Skinners' School 1260m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grover Street — Tunbridge Wells43
- High Street — Tunbridge Wells50
- Victoria Road — Tunbridge Wells50
- Market Square — Tunbridge Wells42
- St James' Road — Tunbridge Wells42
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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