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Crowborough vs Kings Hill

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Lilly2014 · 01/03/2025 20:03

Hi! Is anyone who lives in Crowborough or Kings Hill able to offer any advice on the areas? My husband and I are moving out of London and are currently looking at new builds in both places. We've found houses we like in both, so it's really down to the location! We're in our late 30s and my husband commutes to London Bridge three times a week. We haven't heard much about Crowborough but have heard many positive things about Kings Hill. If we move to Crowborough, we'd likely drive to Tunbridge Wells for socialising, whereas in Kings Hill, we'd probably head to West Malling or Sevenoaks. We also have a cat, so safety and outdoor space are important to us. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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TheMerryWidow1 · 01/03/2025 20:23

Crowborough is nice but doctors and dentists struggling with all the new builds in area. Good commute from Tunbridge wells. A lot of bad press in the area for some of new builds due to problems.

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 01/03/2025 20:36

I'd definitely favour Crowborough over Kings Hill.

BooomShakeTheRoom · 01/03/2025 22:23

I lived near to Kings Hill 5 years ago and it’s great, only ever heard great things from people living there. Very family friendly and the new builds are designed really well, I think it’s the only new build develop I’ve seen that’s attractive even decades on.

GP isn’t great and secondary school situation is ok but not great, but train line is good and it’s very safe both there and in local towns.

sierramiller · 02/03/2025 08:40

Crowborough is nicer IMO
Although it will be a culture shock after London. There's not a lot going on

sierramiller · 02/03/2025 08:57

Are you sure you cant afford TW? So much nicer

sierramiller · 02/03/2025 08:58

And quicker trains

TheMerryWidow1 · 02/03/2025 11:23

sierramiller · 02/03/2025 08:58

And quicker trains

Agree don’t use crowborough for trains too slow TWells much better

Lilly2014 · 21/04/2025 18:45

sierramiller · 02/03/2025 08:57

Are you sure you cant afford TW? So much nicer

We can't afford a detached house in Tunbridge Wells sadly - we love it there too!

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