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County or areaKent
Postcode districtTN18
Telephone code01580
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 33 min4:43 am – 9:16 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 54 min7:58 am – 3:53 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,719 residentsin the Hawkhurst, Benenden & Sandhurst census areaMedian age 47.23,493 households69% of homes owner-occupied40% owned outright15% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate57% of adults are economically active, 3,827 in work, 27% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 13%, education 13%, construction 12%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 51% go by car, 3% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle41% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages36% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 5% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 8°C, lows 2°C831 mm of rain a year, 26 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November45 days of air frost, 15 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 5 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 10 to 20°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 7 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksLouisa Lakelake · 1.6 miBedgebury Forestforest · 1.9 miMarshall's Lakelake · 2.6 miLacy Woodwoodland · under a mileSugarloaf Hillhill · 2.0 miBasden Woodwoodland · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesHawkhurst Golf Clubgolf course · under a mile · 20 haLower Greenpark · 3.6 miTown Meadowpark · 3.7 miThe Greenpark · 3.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes16 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19706 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 22 May 201545 mi away, Ramsgate, KentMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 18 Jan 202436 mi away, English ChannelSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband74% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband91% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,805 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation88 m289 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 34 to 101 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalHawkhurst Hospitalright hereGP surgeryWeald View Medical Practice-Talbot Road2 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyHawkhurst Pharmacyunder a mileDentistStonerock Dental Careunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 primary, 1 independentPrimaryHawkhurst Church of England Primary Schoolages 4-11, 192 pupils1.1 miIndependentSt Ronan's Schoolages 2-13, 359 pupils1.9 miSecondaryCranbrook Schoolages 11-18, 958 pupils3.9 miCollegeBexhill College13.9 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLondon Gatwick Airport LGW30 miRailway stationEtchingham3.4 miBus stationBus ParkBattle9.1 miFerryNewhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal26 miBus stops26 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TN18 postcode district.


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12 Shops in High Street in 3 categories

 

 

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39 Takeaways in High Street in 7 categories

 

 

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127 Home improvement in High Street in 17 categories

 

 

73 Attractions in High Street in 16 categories

 

 

61 Health and beauty in High Street in 13 categories

 

 

61 Property services in High Street in 7 categories

 

 

115 Education in High Street in 25 categories

 

 

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Top restaurants in High Street

  • Birothi Indian Restaurant - Crowborough

    Bangladeshi Restaurant

    24 Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, TN6 2JE

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food.

  • Cafe Relax - Saint Leonards on sea

    Armenian Restaurant

    18-19 Marina, Saint Leonards on sea, TN38 0DX

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewI have dined at Cafe Relax on numerous occassions over the past year and on every single time the hospitality ...

  • Stables Frant - Frant

    Eastern European Restaurant

    Royal Victoria Place, Frant, TN3 9EJ

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst class accommodation. Great location. All mod cons. Very comfotable for a family of 6 aduults plus ...

  • Red Fort Tandoori - East Peckham, Tonbridge

    Eastern European Restaurant

    14 Hale Street, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5HL

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe red fort is an excellent resturant with friendly staff. The food is very high quality and delicious . I ...

  • Pound Fish Bar - East Peckham, Tonbridge

    Eastern European Restaurant

    7 Old Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5AT

    12.2 miles away

    4 star reviewBrilliant batter on the fish. Generous portions. I always recommend these place as the best fish and chips in Kent. ...

 

Top banks in High Street

  • Natwest - Pembury, Kent

    4 High Street, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4NY

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBrillant, friendly staff, always puts the customer first.

 

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  • Meows Fish Bar - Southborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7A Western Road, Southborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0HQ

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest chips for miles around. Cooked fresh every time. Lovely lady who runs the place.

  • May Mai Garden - Tonbridge

    44 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2RS

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewReally good place to go excellent service and very quick delivery

  • Sun Kee - Maidstone

    Chinese Takeaway

    3 Boughton Parade, Maidstone, ME15 9QD

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways polite lady on phone no complaints with food x would recommend x

  • Chip Basket - sidley, BEXHILL ON SEA

    46 Ninfield Rd, sidley, BEXHILL ON SEA, TN39 5AB

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewpolite staff good food great value

  • Big Fish - St Leonards, ST LEONARDS ON SEA

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    387 London Rd, St Leonards, ST LEONARDS ON SEA, TN37 6PA

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely clean place large portions and friendly staff what more could u ask for.... ;-)

 

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Top health and beauty in High Street

  • Village Life - Goudhurst

    Sportswear Store

    1 Fruit Fields North Road, Goudhurst, TN17 1AR

    4.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI always find something lovely in this shop. My husband always buys a lovely present here.

  • Peepers Opticians - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells

    Optometrist

    49 High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1XU

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat,thorough and compassionate service by all the staff. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. Most importantly, I can see ...

  • Hair Gallery - Hastings

    Hair Care

    22 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewCan't fault this hairdressers . I have been using them for several months and have always been treated with courtesy ...

  • De La Warr Dental Surgery - Bexhill, Bexhill on Sea

    Dental Clinic

    15 De La Warr Road, Bexhill, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2HG

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewAfter three none-too-enjoyable sessions of treatment elsewhere, I was very lucky to be recommended to this surgery. A pain-free, trouble-free ...

  • Flint House Dental Practice - Hastings, Saint Leonards on sea

    Dental Clinic

    22 Strood Road, Hastings, Saint Leonards on sea, TN37 6PN

    12.8 miles away

    4 star reviewexcellent service

 

Top property services in High Street

  • Prosper Home - St Leonards on Sea

    Mortgage Broker

    60 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7DT

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI must say Paul from prosper has been absolutely fantastic keeping in touch all the time, got my mortgage ...

 

Top education in High Street

  • Daniel Hewson Piano Tuition - Hastings

    Piano Instructor

    White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JP

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewDan is a very skilled piano teacher. He has been teaching me for nearly a year now and my ...

  • MusicStation - Tonbridge

    Music School

    3 Bank Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BL

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent contemporary music lessons

  • Bassett Mike - Tunbridge Wells

    Driving School

    17 Ashley Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8TY

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewHe ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. We were both taught by a very experienced driver who was our father. Michael ...