Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells??

[MrsFlorrick]

Just wondering whether any MNers with local knowledge of the two could help me decide or at least make a more informed decision.

We are thinking of making the move from London and trying to decide between the two areas.

I can get a similar sized large period home in Tonbridge for

about £200k less than similar sized period properties (similar age and features) in TW.

The DC attend a prep here and will continue to do so wherever we move to. I am aware that there are more grammar choices in TW but my DC are 5 and 3 so it's impossible to say whether they will be grammar material just yet.

I want to hear the good bits about Tonbridge and perhaps about the bad bits about TW.

I already know the good bits about TW and the bad bits about Tonbridge. It would be good to hear some local views please.

Fyi this is an old thread that came up in a search. I'm in a very similar situation to what the OP was - looking to move to Tonbridge / Tunbridge Wells with kids who are 5 and 3.

@MrsFlorrick if you're still around on mumsnet and have a spare moment, I'd love to hear about where you ended up living and how it turned out?