| Council | Tunbridge Wells |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South East suburb 43% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
The average house price in St James is £392,973, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows St James house price trends over the last 30 years.
£392,973
£798,020
£284,777
£516,351
£462,095
Is St James a nice place to live?
St James is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is St James?
St James has a low crime rate for a South East suburb, with around 42 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 43% below the national average, and 38% below the Kent average.
What are the best schools in St James?
St James has 20 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, St Gregory's Catholic School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Claremont Primary School and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of St James?
The majority of residents in St James identify as White (British) (73%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (77%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.