VerifiedSouthborough Gate is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Retirement living in Southborough
5 developments
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Southborough, run by 3 operators. 5 offer homes to buy, and 4 to rent. The average home in Tunbridge Wells sold for £445,133 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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Verified
VerifiedThe Dairy is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
VerifiedThe Dairy is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales, available to buy.
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VerifiedTonbridge is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
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VerifiedBourne Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, where apartments are available to buy or rent.
Southborough in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 3 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 3; Churchill Living, 1; McCarthy Stone Resales, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 5 |
| With homes to rent | 4 |
| Average sold price, Tunbridge Wells (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £445,133 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Tunbridge Wells
The average house price in Tunbridge Wells is £445,133, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £445,133
- Detached
- £848,254
- Semi-detached
- £491,869
- Terraced
- £397,315
- Flats & maisonettes
- £253,309
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Southborough: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+54.8%
Projected change in Tunbridge Wells, 2025 to 2035 (3,897 to 6,032). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.4%
Projected change in Tunbridge Wells, 2025 to 2035 (24,364 to 29,567). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Day Lewis Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
26
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 85.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 18 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Southborough
- Hospice in the Weald · 3 milesCQC page
- The Cottage Hospice · 11 milesCQC Outstanding (report published September 2021). CQC page
- The Heart of Kent Hospice · 13.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Southborough
- Care homes near Tunbridge Wells Hospital · A&E · 2.2 miles
- Care homes near Crowborough War Memorial Hospital Minor Injuries Unit · minor injuries unit · 8.8 miles
- Care homes near Sevenoaks Hospital · urgent care · 9.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Southborough?
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Southborough. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (3), Churchill Living (1) and McCarthy Stone Resales (1).
Can I rent a retirement property in Southborough?
Yes: 4 of the 5 developments offer homes to rent.
What do homes sell for in Tunbridge Wells?
The average home in Tunbridge Wells sold for £445,133 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Southborough regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
Weighing up your options in Southborough?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Southborough:
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