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Welcome to Clarendons Estate and Letting Agent in Cranbrook
Deep in the Kentish Weald, Cranbrook is a picturesque historic market town renowned for its medieval streets, thriving community, and easy access to some of Kent’s finest countryside. The Cranbrook area appeals to families and professionals seeking rural charm, excellent education—most notably the renowned Cranbrook School—and a lively selection of independent shops, galleries, and award-winning eateries. With London accessible in just over an hour, Cranbrook offers true countryside living with urban convenience.
As independent, local experts, Clarendons is your trusted partner for buying, selling, letting or investing in Cranbrook and the surrounding villages—matching each client to their ideal Wealden home with award-winning service.
We always dreamed of raising our children in the Kent countryside. Clarendons guided us every step of the way—securing our home in Cranbrook School catchment with ease and professionalism. Outstanding!
The Cranbrook Property Market
Cranbrook offers a blend of period charm and modern comfort, with the local market remaining buoyant in 2025. Whether you’re seeking a medieval cottage, spacious country house, or family home near top-rated schools, you’ll discover a thriving community and a range of investment opportunities.
Average Property Prices (2025)
Source: HM Land Registry/Rightmove, 2025[8][11][14]
Overall, the average property price in Cranbrook stands at approximately £520,000, with highest demand for homes in the Cranbrook School catchment. Well-presented family properties and rural cottages remain highly sought after, and the local market has benefitted from consistent price growth in the past five years.
Cranbrook Town
Known as the "Capital of the Weald", Cranbrook is loved for its blend of medieval timber-framed buildings, cobbled streets, vibrant weekly markets, independent boutiques, and artisan food shops. The town has a warm community atmosphere supported by year-round events, arts festivals, and farmers’ markets.
Cultural highlights include the 19th century Union Mill, the Cranbrook Museum, beautiful St Dunstan’s Church, and a network of footpaths connecting to glorious Kentish countryside and vineyards.
Cranbrook’s social scene is lively, with quality pubs, cafés, and destination restaurants. Many residents enjoy walks to Sissinghurst Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum, and local National Trust sites, making this a town rich in outdoor and leisure pursuits.
Transport
Cranbrook is well connected for a rural town. Staplehurst station (7 miles, about 14 minutes by car/bus) provides fast trains to London Bridge (from 53 minutes), Charing Cross and Cannon Street, as well as easy links to Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.
Regular bus services connect Cranbrook with nearby villages and secondary schools, and the town is within 30 minutes’ drive of Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tenterden. Cycleways and walking routes are popular for local journeys.
Education
Cranbrook is synonymous with exceptional education. The prestigious Cranbrook School (state grammar, Ofsted "Outstanding") draws families from far and wide and is the anchor for the local catchment. The town also offers well-rated primaries, Dulwich Prep Cranbrook (independent), and local sixth forms. Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and Tonbridge are easily reachable by bus or car.
School transport is available to many local primary and secondary schools, with an extensive dedicated bus network covering the wider Weald[10][16].
What are the House Styles in Cranbrook?
Cranbrook’s property scene is shaped by medieval timber-framed cottages, classic Wealden hall houses, Victorian and Edwardian terraces, and stylish modern family homes on the edge of town. Bustling streets near the centre hide beautifully converted apartments above shops, while the outskirts and local villages offer period farmhouses and country residences with generous grounds.
Recent developments have added high-spec new-builds and energy-efficient homes, all harmonised with the Kentish landscape through the use of brick, weatherboard, and clay tile. Whether you prefer heritage or contemporary, Cranbrook has a house to match every lifestyle and aspiration.
Want to know more about living in Cranbrook?
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