Broad Ford

Kent

- Kent
TN128EU

Location Details

Address:Broad Ford
Coordinates:0.44809 : 51.13094
Grid reference:TQ713397
Elevation:36m (36829th in the UK)
Local council:Tunbridge Wells District
Crime rate:Low (1)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Broad Ford receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.5°
Solar panel tilt (winter):75.0°

How good are solar panels in Broad Ford

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,136 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,311 kWh sold):£347 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,379 / year
Estimated Payback:5.8 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Broad Ford
Lat:51.13094
Lng:0.44809
Police:Kent Police
Neighbourhood:Tunbridge Wells 011B
Recent crimes:
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 1
Total crimes:1

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Bethany School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1354 - 0.44809 - 0.4854831.7
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils344
Boys / Girls(244/100)
Websitehttp://www.bethanyschool.org.uk
The Quest School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1969 - 0.44809 - 0.3968115.1
Pupil age range5 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils22
Boys / Girls(20/2)
Websitewww.questschool.co.uk
Primary
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1135 - 0.44809 - 0.4700171.5
Pupil age range5 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils210
Boys / Girls(110/100)
Websitewww.goudhurst-kilndown.kent.sch.uk
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.0983 - 0.44809 - 0.3934673.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils199
Boys / Girls(98/101)
Websitewww.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk
Horsmonden Primary Academy Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1403 - 0.44809 - 0.43330.9
Pupil age range5 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils163
Boys / Girls(92/71)
Websitehttps://horsmondenprimaryacademy.org.uk/
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1511 - 0.44809 - 0.3935642.7
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils174
Boys / Girls(94/80)
Websitewww.bmprimary.org.uk
St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.189 - 0.44809 - 0.4556314.0
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils125
Boys / Girls(56/69)
Websitewww.collier-street.kent.sch.uk/
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.2041 - 0.44809 - 0.4178195.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils74
Boys / Girls(43/31)
Websitehttp://www.laddingford.kent.sch.uk
Marden Primary Academy Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.173 - 0.44809 - 0.4895233.4
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils270
Boys / Girls(150/120)
Websitewww.mardenprimaryacademy.org.uk
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1188 - 0.44809 - 0.510832.9
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils108
Boys / Girls(52/56)
Websitewww.colliers-green.kent.sch.uk/
Paddock Wood Primary Academy Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1781 - 0.44809 - 0.3884524.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils606
Boys / Girls(322/284)
Websitewww.paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Secondary
Mascalls Academy Calc_Distance 51.13094 - 51.1685 - 0.44809 - 0.386373.7
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils1216
Boys / Girls(654/562)
Websitehttp://www.mascallsacademy.org.uk

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Broad Ford is a hamlet in Kent, at a modest elevation of 36m. The area is very quiet, with just 1 recently reported incidents recorded by Kent Police. The area falls under Tunbridge Wells District.

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