About Capel

Capel is a village located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England, within the TN11 postcode area. It lies to the north of the town of Tunbridge Wells and is part of the Wealden district. The village is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and close to the North Downs. Capel has a small community with a mix of residential properties and local amenities, including a church and a village hall. The area is known for its peaceful environment and proximity to walking trails and open spaces. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of larger towns and cities in the region.

School Ratings in Capel

Capel is served by 64 schools. Hilden Park is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Capel

Property prices average £666K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £840K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Capel

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Capel, with 41 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Capel

Capel falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Capel

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Capel, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,820 sales

Average Price £666K
£2K — £6M
Detached £840K 655
Semi £538K 617
Terraced £453K 274
Flat £428K 124

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

30 Primary
14 Secondary
20 Other
Capel Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Kent College Pembury 1 miles Somerhill 1.7 miles Pembury School Primary Good 1.8 miles Leigh Academy Mascalls Secondary Good 2.1 miles Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Primary Good 2.1 miles Paddock Wood Children's Centre 2.1 miles Bishop Chavasse Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Skinners' Kent Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Hillview School for Girls Secondary Good 2.5 miles Weald of Kent Grammar School Secondary 2.5 miles Royal Rise Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Capel IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Capel among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,605 Children (0-15) 19%
26,431 Working Age 59%
12,002 Older (60+) 27%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.2% 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 Capel 274 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Capel is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

93 Violence & Sexual Offences
41 Shoplifting
39 Criminal Damage & Arson
37 Anti-Social Behaviour
15 Other Theft
13 Drugs
12 Burglary
12 Vehicle Crime
4 Public Order
3 Weapons
2 Robbery
2 Other Crime
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Kent Pembury & Capel
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

Paddock Wood Train Station 2.3 miles
Tonbridge Train Station 3.1 miles
High Brooms Train Station 3.2 miles
Beltring Train Station 3.3 miles
Tunbridge Wells Train Station 4.5 miles
Frant Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Crockhurst Street 0.6 miles Colt's Hill 0.9 miles Five Oak Green 0.9 miles Tudeley 0.9 miles Whetsted 1.4 miles Tudeley Hale 1.4 miles Upper Postern 1.8 miles Lower Green 2 miles Romford 2 miles Matfield 2.2 miles Paddock Wood 2.5 miles Henwood Green 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Tonbridge and Malling
County Kent
Ward Higham
Constituency Tonbridge and Malling
Parish Tonbridge and Malling, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in TN11 30 shown View all streets

A21 1 Alders Road 1 Appletons 1 Ashes Lane 6 Ashley Road 3 B2027 16 B2176 1 Back Lane 3 Baker Lane 2 Bank Lane 2 Barnetts Road 1 Beckets Field 2 Bells Farm Road 1 Birch Close 1 Blackman's Lane 2 Bourne Park 1 Bourne Place Meadows 1 Bramble Close 2 Brookfields 3 Brookmead 8 Byrneside 1 Camp Hill 4 Carpenters Lane 8 Cemetery Lane 1 Chesfield Close 1 Church Road 1 Church Street 3 Cinder Hill Lane 1 Claygate Lane 2 Coldharbour Lane 5

Postcodes in TN11 50 shown View all postcodes

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