Culverden
Ward in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.139, 0.247 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 57 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01892 (Tunbridge Wells) |
Culverden is a mostly residential ward to the north of Tunbridge Wells town centre in Kent, England, characterised by tree‑lined streets and a mix of Victorian and Edwardian villas alongside later infill. Its elevated streets and pocket greens give parts of the area a suburban feel while keeping easy access to the shops and transport links of the town centre.
Historically the neighbourhood grew as Tunbridge Wells expanded in the 19th century, and today it is home to a broad mix of families, professionals and older residents. Local life revolves around small independent businesses, schools and community groups, and many people commute from here to nearby towns or into London by rail, making it a quietly well‑connected part of the borough.
Postcode districts covering Culverden
Most populated places nearby
- Bexley 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Sutton 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Crawley 19 miles30.6 km
- Croydon 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Hastings 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Eastbourne 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Maidstone 14.9 miles24 km
- Gillingham 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Grays 24.3 miles39 km
- Chatham 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Dartford 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Rusthall Parish 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. John's Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- St. James' Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rusthall and Langton Green Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Pantiles Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Speldhurst Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- High Brooms Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Southborough Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bullingstone Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Park Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Sherwood Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Culverden
TN4 9TA, TN4 8DJ, TN4 9QN, TN1 1EA, TN4 9GA, TN3 0TD, TN4 9QL, TN1 1EB, TN4 9QJ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 18.5 miles29.7 km
- London City Airport 26.6 miles42.9 km
- Tunbridge Wells Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- High Brooms Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels in Culverden Ad
- One Warwick Park Hotel 4
- Royal Wells Hotel 3
- The Spa Hotel 4
- Russell Hotel 2
- Accommodation at Salomons Estate 4
- The Tunbridge Wells Hotel
Schools in Culverden
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Secondary
- Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Rose Hill School Independent - all ages
- St Gregory's Catholic School Secondary
- The Wells Free School Primary
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Secondary
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hurst Wood Forest 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 0.9 miles1.5 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Penshurst Place Historic site 3.7 miles6 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bayham Abbey Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hale Wood Forest 6.8 miles11 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 7 miles11.3 km
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 7 miles11.3 km