Area Info for Tenterden (Kent)

About Tenterden (Kent, UK)

Tenterden is a historic market town located in the county of Kent, in the South East of England. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval and Georgian architecture, which reflects its rich history and heritage.

The town has a population of approximately 7,000 residents and is often referred to as the "Jewel of the Weald" due to its picturesque setting in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

History

Tenterden has a long history dating back to the medieval period. It was granted a market charter in the 13th century, which contributed to its development as a centre for trade and commerce. The town's name is believed to derive from the Old English words "Tenter" (a place where cloth was stretched) and "den" (valley or hill).

Attractions and Landmarks

One of the notable attractions in Tenterden is the Kent & East Sussex Railway, a heritage steam railway that offers scenic rides through the countryside. The town also features several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Mildred's Church and the Tenterden Museum, which showcases local history.

Economy and Local Industry

Historically, Tenterden's economy was based on agriculture, weaving, and cloth-making. Today, it benefits from tourism, local shops, and services. The town's charming high street is lined with independent shops, cafes, and pubs, making it a popular destination for visitors.

Events and Festivals

Tenterden hosts various events throughout the year, including the Tenterden Folk Festival, which celebrates local music and culture, and the Tenterden Food and Drink Festival, showcasing regional produce and culinary delights.

Transport

The town is accessible via road and is served by bus routes connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is Ashford International, providing links to London and other major destinations.
Education
School
Tenterden Infant School0.00 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Tenterden Church of England Junior School0.00 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre0.66 miles
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Tenterden)1.31 miles
Ashford Road, St Michael`s, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU
Little Acorns School1.90 miles
London Beach Farm, Ashford Road, St Michael`s, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SR
Greenfields School2.55 miles
Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BE
High Halden Church of England Primary School2.64 miles
Church Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3JB
Rolvenden Primary School2.88 miles
Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LS
Woodchurch Church of England Primary School3.63 miles
Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
John Mayne Church of England Primary School, Biddenden3.89 miles
High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AL
Wittersham Church of England Primary School3.91 miles
The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA
Benenden Church of England Primary School4.85 miles
The Green, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4DN
Bethersden Primary School4.88 miles
School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH
Benenden School5.16 miles
Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA
Smarden Primary School5.78 miles
Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
Dulwich Preparatory School5.99 miles
Coursehorn, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3NP
Health
Clinic
East Cross Clinic0.00 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Insight Healthcare - Kent Talking Therapies3.48 miles
Bennenden Hospital, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Cranbrook OOH Base7.03 miles
JOCKEY LANE, CRANBROOK, KENT,, TN17 3JN
Headcorn Surgery7.54 miles
Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9AA
Marie Stopes UK - Ashford Centre7.55 miles
Headcorn Surgery, 2 Clerks Field, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9QL
Woodland House8.08 miles
Cranbrook Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0ER
First Choice Health Benign Prostate Assesment & Treatment Service8.23 miles
Kingsnorth Medical Practice, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Services Ltd (Kingsnorth)8.23 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Practice8.23 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Ray Allen Childrens Centre8.45 miles
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5RN
St Stephens Health Centre8.52 miles
St. Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5BD
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Ashford CCG (St Stephens Health Centre)8.56 miles
St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre8.68 miles
Bethersden Rd, Hothfield,, Nr Ashford, Kent, TN26 1EL
Kca Ptp Ashford9.17 miles
171 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SG
Specsavers Hearcare - Coastal Kent - Ashford9.59 miles
36 County Square, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1YD
Integrated Care 24 Ltd (HQ)9.72 miles
KINGSTON HOUSE, THE LONG BARROW, ORBITAL PARK, ASHFORD, KENT,, TN24 0GP
GP
Dr Dodds & Partners0.04 miles
Ivy Court, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RB
Dr Busk C M A3.71 miles
The Surgery, Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford Kent, TN26 3SF
Appledore Surgery4.81 miles
The Surgery, The Street, Appledore, Ashford Kent, TN26 2AE
Peasmarsh Branch Surgery6.43 miles
Peasmarsh Memorial Hall, Main Street, Peasmarsh, TN31 6YA
Northiam Surgery6.49 miles
The Surgery, Main Street, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6ND
Dr Charlesworth J P & Partner6.73 miles
Orchard End Surgery, Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3AY
Dr Digby R J & Partner7.04 miles
Old School Surgery, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JB
Dr Hindmarsh D J7.04 miles
The Crane Surgery, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JB
Hamstreet Surgery7.33 miles
Hamstreet Surgery, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NJ
Dr Winch T & Partners7.42 miles
Headcorn Surgery, Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA
Rye Medical Centre7.49 miles
Rye Medical Centre, Kiln Drive, Rye Foreign, Rye, TN31 7SQ
Brookland Branch Surgery7.71 miles
Brookland Village Hall, Boarmans Lane, Brookland, TN29 9RG
North Ridge Medical Practice Hawkhurst7.91 miles
North Ridge, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook Kent, TN18 4EX
Dr Setty M V S8.17 miles
85 Kilndown Close, Stanhope, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5SU
Dr Setty M V S8.18 miles
Singleton Surgery, Hoxton Close, Singleton, Kent, TN23 5LB
Dr Bolidai8.19 miles
Ferry Road Health Centre, Ferry Road, Rye, Rye, TN31 7DN
Hospital
benenden hospital3.48 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Hawkhurst Hospital8.84 miles
Hawkhurst Community Hospital, High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PU
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford11.06 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)11.06 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Priory Hospital Ticehurst 12.73 miles
Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HU
Spire Sussex Hospital13.62 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
St Anne13.62 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
Conquest Hospital13.66 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
Spire Sussex Hospital13.66 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RE
BMI The Somerfield Hospital16.52 miles
63-77 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DU
Maidstone Hospital16.82 miles
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Kent and Sussex Hospital17.54 miles
THIS HOSPITAL HAS CLOSED, PLEASE VISIT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, PEMBURY, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury17.54 miles
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Bexhill Hospital17.65 miles
Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, TN40 2DZ
Priory Hospital Heathfield17.68 miles
Tottingworth Park, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8UN
Spire St Saviours Hospital18.14 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Pharmacy
Boots0.13 miles
1 - 2 East Well, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AH
Paydens Ltd0.19 miles
60 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AU
Jempson's Pharmacy6.28 miles
Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Lloydspharmacy7.01 miles
White Lion House, High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3DF
Headcorn Pharmacy7.54 miles
Headcorn Surgery, Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA
Hawkhurst Pharmacy7.92 miles
1 The Colonade, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4ES
Lloydspharmacy8.19 miles
Unit4a Singleton Ctr, Singleton Hill, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
Day Lewis Pharmacy8.24 miles
17 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JF
Boots8.24 miles
18-20 High Street, Rye, TN31 7JF
Tesco Pharmacy8.52 miles
Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LU
Kamsons Pharmacy8.56 miles
St Stephens Health Centre, St Stephens Walk, Stanhope, TN23 5AQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.64 miles
5 Brookfield Court, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5ER
Lloydspharmacy8.77 miles
The Parade, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AA
Ashworth Dispensing Chemist9.03 miles
229 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SJ
Asda Pharmacy9.39 miles
Kimberley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SE
Kamsons Pharmacy9.62 miles
24 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1BE
Leisure
Park
GREAT MAYTHAM (Grade II Listed)2.93 miles
BENENDEN (Grade II Listed)5.18 miles
SISSINGHURST CASTLE (Grade I Listed)5.74 miles
GREAT DIXTER (Grade I Listed)6.50 miles
SISSINGHURST COURT (Grade II Listed)6.54 miles
BRICKWALL (Grade II* Listed)6.74 miles
CRANE VALLEY7.08 miles
HARTRIDGE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.52 miles
HAM STREET WOODS7.56 miles
BELL LANE, STAPLEHURST8.76 miles
GODINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.80 miles
ASHFORD GREEN CORRIDORS8.98 miles
HOTHFIELD COMMON9.34 miles
RYE HARBOUR9.54 miles
BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM (Grade II Listed)10.20 miles
CHILSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)10.53 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Tenterden (Superstore)0.22 miles
Highbury Works, Smallhythe Rd, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LN
Shrubcote Stores0.57 miles
The Bungalow, Appledore Road, Shrubcote, Tenterden Kent TN30 7BL
Costcutter Appledore4.90 miles
51/53 The Street, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2AF
Sandhurst Service Station6.08 miles
Back Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18 5JP
Londis Johnson Of Sandhurst6.17 miles
Back Road, Sandhurst, TN18 5JS
SPAR Northiam6.19 miles
Spar Store, Station Road, East Sussex, TN31 6LQ
Nisa Jempsons Ltd6.28 miles
Main St, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Nisa Jempsons Superstore6.28 miles
Main St, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Nisa Jempsons Local6.31 miles
Main St, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6LH
Costcutter Cranbrook6.86 miles
Ashwal Garage, Cranbrook, TN17 2HR
Co-op Cranbrook7.03 miles
Cranbrook, Franchise, TN17 3DN
Co-op Cranbrook7.11 miles
Cranbrook, TN17 3DQ
Londis Highgate Service Station7.28 miles
A268 Rye Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 4HA
Sainsbury's Headcorn Local7.51 miles
34 High Street, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9NE
Costcutter Ashford7.67 miles
41-43 Kings Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9QP
Tesco Hawkhurst (Metro)7.74 miles
Rye Rd, Former Bus Depot, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4HG
Transport
Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport13.58 miles
Biggin Hill Airport33.83 miles
London Southend Airport34.57 miles
Kent International Airport34.74 miles
London Gatwick Airport37.51 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal37.55 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal38.26 miles
Bus Stop
Town Hall (NE)0.12 miles
Town Hall (SW)0.12 miles
East Cross (NE)0.18 miles
East Cross (SW)0.19 miles
The Vine (SW)0.20 miles
The Vine (NE)0.20 miles
Leisure Centre (N)0.20 miles
Old Post Office (NE)0.21 miles
Old Post Office (SW)0.26 miles
Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) ()0.29 miles
Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) ()0.29 miles
Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) ()0.29 miles
The William Caxton (SW)0.38 miles
Shrubcote Green (SE)0.39 miles
West Cross (NW)0.41 miles
Lime Hill (NE)0.42 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal18.70 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal27.34 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal27.94 miles
Gravesend Pier29.61 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal29.96 miles
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal33.66 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal36.12 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing38.65 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing38.88 miles
Railway Station
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station5.97 miles
Pluckley Rail Station6.63 miles
Ham Street Rail Station7.14 miles
Headcorn Rail Station7.31 miles
Rye Rail Station8.14 miles
Winchelsea Rail Station9.25 miles
Staplehurst Rail Station9.40 miles
Ashford International Rail Station9.64 miles
Charing (Kent) Rail Station10.64 miles
Doleham Rail Station10.86 miles
Robertsbridge Rail Station11.18 miles
Marden Rail Station11.33 miles
Etchingham Rail Station11.46 miles
Lenham Rail Station11.57 miles
Three Oaks Rail Station11.97 miles
Harrietsham Rail Station12.28 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TN30 6R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment363
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
24, WILLIAM JUDGE CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7DS		£368,000
2025-06-09
semidetached
freehold
19, MERCER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FB		£395,000
2025-06-04
semidetached
freehold
27, WILLIAM JUDGE CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7DS		£400,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
ORCHARD VIEW (4), SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BW		£448,000
2025-03-25
terraced
freehold
2, PIERCE LANE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FE		£76,500
2024-10-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
CEDAR HOUSE (FLAT 2), RECREATION GROUND ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6BL		£75,000
2025-02-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, SOUTHGATE ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BS		£575,000
2024-08-21
detached
freehold
2, WILLIAM JUDGE CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7DS		£510,000
2024-12-20
detached
freehold
125, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BJ		£293,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
ELMFIELD COURT (12), OAKS ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6RH		£250,000
2024-12-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
40, MERCER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FB		£570,000
2024-12-10
semidetached
freehold
5, COLLISON PLACE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BU		£620,000
2024-12-05
detached
freehold
20, MERCER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FB		£440,550
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
140, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BJ		£315,000
2024-10-07
semidetached
freehold
8, ABBOTT WAY

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BZ		£480,000
2024-09-25
detached
freehold
SWISS COTTAGE, APPLEDORE ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BE		£605,000
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
POPPIES, 37A, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BP		£420,000
2024-09-20
semidetached
freehold
41, ROTHER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7EZ		£545,000
2024-09-12
detached
freehold
8, WILLIAM JUDGE CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7DS		£382,500
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
3, LIMES CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BB		£395,000
2024-08-21
semidetached
freehold
ORCHARD VIEW (1), SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BW		£525,000
2024-08-06
semidetached
freehold
11, FUGGLE DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FJ		£575,000
2024-07-19
semidetached
freehold
18, ROTHER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7EZ		£590,000
2024-07-17
detached
freehold
5, ABBOTT WAY

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BZ		£620,000
2024-07-12
detached
freehold
136, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BJ		£316,000
2024-06-21
terraced
freehold
57, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BG		£375,000
2024-05-31
semidetached
freehold
20, PRIORY WAY

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BX		£165,500
2024-05-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
21, WILLIAM JUDGE CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7DS		£375,000
2024-05-21
semidetached
freehold
127, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BJ		£335,000
2024-04-19
terraced
freehold
6, SOUTHGATE ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BS		£635,000
2024-04-18
detached
freehold
51, PRIORY WAY

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BX		£140,000
2024-04-17
terraced
freehold
2, ABBOTT WAY

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BZ		£640,000
2024-04-04
detached
freehold
9, FUGGLE DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FJ		£525,000
2024-01-30
semidetached
freehold
41, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BP		£390,000
2024-01-26
semidetached
freehold
BROOKSIDE, SMALLHYTHE ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7LT		£980,000
2023-12-14
detached
freehold
72, SHRUBCOTE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BH		£415,000
2023-11-24
semidetached
freehold
25, ACORN ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7FA		£645,000
2023-11-24
detached (New)
freehold
9, BURGESS DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FD		£675,000
2023-11-17
semidetached
freehold
20, SOUTHGATE ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BS		£570,000
2023-10-24
detached
freehold
3, BURGESS DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FD		£710,000
2023-10-12
detached
freehold
3, COLLISON PLACE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BU		£605,000
2023-10-12
detached
freehold
3, ACORN ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7FA		£579,999
2023-10-05
detached (New)
freehold
7, FUGGLE DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FJ		£705,000
2023-09-29
semidetached
freehold
1, ACORN ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7FA		£699,995
2023-09-25
detached (New)
freehold
22, SOUTHGATE ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7BS		£530,000
2023-09-22
detached
freehold
5, ROTHER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7EZ		£449,995
2023-08-25
detached (New)
freehold
29, WILLIAM JUDGE CLOSE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7DS		£360,000
2023-08-04
semidetached
freehold
14, FUGGLE DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 6FJ		£730,000
2023-07-27
detached
freehold
7, ACORN ROAD

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7FA		£604,995
2023-06-29
detached (New)
freehold
3, ROTHER DRIVE

TENTERDEN
KENT
TN30 7EZ		£589,995
2023-06-28
detached (New)
freehold
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