Rusthall & Speldhurst
Ward in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.139, 0.199 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 53 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01892 (Tunbridge Wells) |
The area covers the pleasant villages of Rusthall and Speldhurst on the edge of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, set within the wooded rolling hills of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rusthall is known for its sandstone outcrops on Rusthall Common, including the distinctive Toad Rock and other formations that attract walkers, while Speldhurst retains a classic village feel with a medieval parish church, timber‑framed cottages and a village green.
Both settlements have active community life, village pubs, local shops and clubs, and are largely residential commuter areas serving Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and London, which makes them relatively sought‑after places to live. Historic and Victorian buildings, conservation areas and an extensive network of footpaths give the locality a strong sense of place and make it popular with families and walkers.
Postcode districts covering Rusthall & Speldhurst
Most populated places nearby
- Bexley 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Sutton 22.4 miles36 km
- Crawley 17 miles27.3 km
- Croydon 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Hastings 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Eastbourne 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Maidstone 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Gillingham 23 miles37.1 km
- Grays 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Chatham 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 3 miles4.9 km
- Dartford 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bullingstone Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Fordcombe Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Rusthall and Langton Green Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Speldhurst Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Rusthall Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Penshurst Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Groombridge Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Culverden Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Southborough & Bidborough Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bidborough Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pantiles Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Rusthall & Speldhurst
TN3 9SS, TN4 8TH, TN3 0BD, TN3 0AS, TN4 8UB, TN4 8RT, TN3 0ND, TN4 8NR, TN3 0ED … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 16.4 miles26.4 km
- London City Airport 26.1 miles42 km
- Ashurst Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Tunbridge Wells Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels in Rusthall & Speldhurst Ad
Schools in Rusthall & Speldhurst
- Broomhill Bank School Special
- Holmewood House School Independent - all ages
- Langton Green Primary School Primary
- Rusthall St Paul's C of E Primary School Primary
- Speldhurst C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hurst Wood Forest 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Penshurst Place Historic site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 4.4 miles7.1 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Bayham Abbey Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Hale Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 9 miles14.4 km
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 9 miles14.6 km