Broad Tenterden, Kent | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Broad Tenterden

Broad Tenterden is a small village located in the county of Kent, in south-east England. It lies within the TN30 postcode area and is situated near the border with East Sussex. The village is part of the Tenterden parish and is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. The surrounding area features rolling fields, hedgerows, and a network of quiet lanes, typical of the Kentish landscape. Broad Tenterden is close to the town of Tenterden, which offers local amenities and a weekly market. The village itself is peaceful and residential, with a mix of older cottages and more modern homes. It is well-connected to nearby towns and cities via the A26 and A21 roads, making it accessible for commuting and day trips. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, who enjoy the scenic routes through the countryside.

School Ratings in Broad Tenterden

There are 13 schools in and around Broad Tenterden. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Broad Tenterden

The average property price is £489K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £625K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broad Tenterden

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Broad Tenterden, with 8 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Broad Tenterden

Broad Tenterden sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Broad Tenterden

There are 4 GP surgeries within three miles of Broad Tenterden, the nearest being Ivy Court Surgery (0.5 miles away).

Local Data for Broad Tenterden

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Property Prices 1,829 sales

Average Price £489K

£250 , £4.65M

Detached £625K 743

Semi £398K 449

Terraced £327K 258

Flat £299K 237

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

9 Primary

1 Secondary

3 Other

Good 3

Ofsted ratings for schools in the TN30 postcode area.

Little Explorers Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles Tenterden Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Tenterden Church of England Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary Good 1.1 miles St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Little Acorns School Not applicable Good 2.4 miles Rolvenden Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Greenfields School Not applicable Good 2.9 miles High Halden Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Wittersham Church of England Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Woodchurch Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.8 miles John Mayne Church of England Primary School Primary 4.2 miles

Household Income in Broad Tenterden ONS 2023

The average total household income in Broad Tenterden is approximately £55,405 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £40,739. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Broad Tenterden £55,405

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £40,739.

Businesses in Broad Tenterden ONS 2025

There are approximately 815 active businesses based in Broad Tenterden, around 83 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 4 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

815 Total businesses

83 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 92%

Small, 10-49 7%

Medium, 50-249 0%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Broad Tenterden IMD 2025

Broad Tenterden sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

6/10

Income

7/10

Employment

6/10

Education

4/10

Health

8/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

5/10

Children 0-15 13%

Working age 52%

Older 65+ 35%

1,314 Children (0-15) 13%

5,033 Working Age 52%

3,421 Older (65+) 35%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.1% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Broad Tenterden 38 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Broad Tenterden records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 15

Anti-Social Behaviour 8

Criminal Damage & Arson 4

Other Crime 3

Other Theft 2

Weapons 2

Burglary 1

Public Order 1

Robbery 1

Shoplifting 1

Local Policing

Kent Rolvenden & Tenterden West [email protected]

Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Appledore (Kent) Train Station 6 miles

Pluckley Train Station 7.1 miles

Ham Street Train Station 7.2 miles

Rye (Sussex) Train Station 7.7 miles

Headcorn Train Station 7.7 miles

Winchelsea Train Station 8.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

The Quarter 0 yards Tenterden 0.6 miles Leigh Green 1.2 miles Bulleign 1.2 miles Small Hythe 1.4 miles Strood 1.9 miles St Michaels 1.9 miles Rolvenden Layne 2.2 miles Robhurst 2.2 miles Parkgate 2.2 miles Peening Quarter 2.5 miles Durrant Green 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Ashford

County Kent

Ward Tenterden North

Constituency Ashford

Parish Tenterden

Region South East

Home Ownership in Broad Tenterden

Of the 4,510 households in and around Broad Tenterden, 75% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 75% Social rented 12% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Broad Tenterden.

Frequently Asked Questions about Broad Tenterden

What is the population of Broad Tenterden?

Broad Tenterden has a population of approximately 9,774 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Broad Tenterden?

The average property in and around Broad Tenterden sold for about £488,867, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 40% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Broad Tenterden a deprived area?

Broad Tenterden sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Broad Tenterden?

Broad Tenterden is covered by the TN30 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Broad Tenterden?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Broad Tenterden, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Broad Tenterden?

The nearest railway station to Broad Tenterden is Appledore (Kent) Train Station, about 6 miles away.

Streets in TN30 30 shown View all streets

A28 4 Abbott Way 1 Acton Lane 5 Adams Close 1 Admirals Walk 1 Appledore Road 11 Ashford Road 20 Austens Orchard 1 B2082 2 Barnfield 1 Beacon Oak Road 6 Beacon Walk 1 Bells Lane 3 Bennetts Mews 1 Biddenden Road 5 Bishops Crescent 1 Bridewell Lane 3 Budd's Lane 1 Bugglesden Road 1 Burgess Drive 1 Catt's Hill 1 Caxton Close 1 Chalk Avenue 5 Chennell Park Road 1 Cherry Orchard 1 Chestnut Close 1 Church Hill 1 Collison Place 1 Colonel Stephens Way 2 Coombe Lands 1

Postcodes in TN30 50 shown View all postcodes

TN30 6AA TN30 6AB TN30 6AD TN30 6AH TN30 6AN TN30 6AP TN30 6AQ TN30 6AR TN30 6AS TN30 6AT TN30 6AU TN30 6AW TN30 6AY TN30 6AZ TN30 6BA TN30 6BB TN30 6BD TN30 6BF TN30 6BH TN30 6BJ TN30 6BL TN30 6BN TN30 6BS TN30 6BT TN30 6BU TN30 6BW TN30 6BX TN30 6BY TN30 6BZ TN30 6DA TN30 6DB TN30 6DD TN30 6DE TN30 6DH TN30 6DJ TN30 6DL TN30 6DN TN30 6DP TN30 6DQ TN30 6DR TN30 6DS TN30 6DT TN30 6DU TN30 6DW TN30 6DX TN30 6DY TN30 6DZ TN30 6EA TN30 6EB TN30 6ED

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