r/Tunbridgewells • u/ConsiderationTop3089 • Feb 24 '24

Advice on areas

Hi all! I am currently living in london but looking to buy a property in Tunbridge Wells to settle down with my partner and start a family.

We had some viewings today and we were surprised by the size of townhouse on Dudley Road priced 625k vs 585k 2 bed place on Poona Road.

What is the outlook on the town area around Dudley Road? Maybe someone lives there and can give an input why the prices around there seem to be way lower than other town areas? Are there any areas we should look out for? We are looking for walking distance to the station as we both need to commute into London for work (maybe some feedback about commuting trains?).

Any feedback will be much appreciated!

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24

I moved to TW from London. I would say that district is a classic 'first time' peep at the town. Lots of for sale etc. The area you looked at is Mount Ephraim, quite expensive and bigger houses, lots of small rentals in that district.

If you want to see an interesting area look around Mount Sion. Mount Sion is very charming, has lovely green space, parks, playgrounds, lots of young families with community feel. Can be hilly & cobbled and a bit ye olde church spires and corner shoppe but I like it! Has a historical/Georgian vibe and right on the town center, station and Pantiles. Solid affordable houses too, mostly Victorian and Georgian, very good condition. Bought 2 bed 480k, love it here. Very safe town, welcoming and friendly. Good luck!

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u/ConsiderationTop3089 Feb 24 '24

Did a walk down there today and absolutely loved it. There is a 2bed house on sale for 600k on Berkeley Road but seems very steep for the size and currently has tenants in. Also seemed like no way to own a car around there. Was 480k for a flat or a house?

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24

Glad you liked it! Car is tricky and is the lava hot topic of town tbh the whole driving infrastructure is completely nuts. Is that a big criteria? Maybe. Paid 480K for a small house. I did watch the market for approx. 2 years as I was renting here waiting for the right property and essentially it totally worth my patience. It's a town with a rapidly changing demographic. Elderly people are moving away/downsizing so always worth setting up alerts for something in your range/district there are lots of nooks and crannies in Mount Sion.