The Death Of The High Street in the wealthiest Town in England!

Welcome back! Join us on a journey through the streets of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, as we uncover the surprising truth behind the town's faster rate of shop closures compared to poorer areas across the country. Despite its reputation for affluence, Royal Tunbridge Wells is facing a puzzling trend that has left many scratching their heads.
The Death Of The High Street in the wealthiest Town in England!
In this investigative video, we explore various theories behind this phenomenon, from the town's abundance of thriving businesses to the harsh realities of today's economic landscape. With interviews from local business owners and residents, we shed light on the challenges facing Royal Tunbridge Wells and similar affluent areas in the wake of rising utility costs, soaring rents, and increased competition from online retailers.
From town center parking charges to the relentless pressure of staying afloat in a competitive market, we delve deep into the factors contributing to the decline of Royal Tunbridge Wells' high streets. But amidst the closures, we also uncover stories of resilience and community spirit, reminding us that the fate of our towns lies in our collective ability to adapt and thrive.
Join us as we unravel the mystery behind Royal Tunbridge Wells' shop closures and explore what it means for the future of our high streets. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more investigative content!
The Death Of The British High Street!
Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Shop closures,
Affluent areas,
High Streets Britain,
Turd Town,
Rubbish Town,
Economic challenges,
High street decline,
Retail struggles,
Town center parking charges,
Small businesses,
Economic landscape,
Online competition,
Community resilience,
Local economy,,
Business closures,
Shopping trends,
Economic disparities,
Shoplifting epidemic,
Utility costs
Rising rents
Consumer behavior
Town revitalization
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[@tomfitz-tm6tz]

The barbers and mafia cafes will soon move in...like all high streets in UK.

[@museonfilm8919]

Much like betting shops, there should be a limit as to how many charity shops are allowed, within a given distance in a town. Charity shops are not a place for bargains, they put all of their 'good stuff' on eBay, or quote top internet prices.

[@Nigel-xp4rf]

Depends on the charity shop, if we are talking The Heart Foundation, fair enough, but speaking as someone who used to volunteer in Save the Children in Brentwood, we could do worse than have a few more dotted around the place. One of the only downsides of the ones that Brentwood had was a) the first one was in a part of a building owned by Argos and was shared with the giant catalogue consumer company, was also home for a Pizza Hut, until it had to move to the Bay tree centre after intense weather caused huge water damage and it b) Didn't have decent disabled access but it also was c) unlike some of the other charity shops in places like Romford (for example) that could happily sell furniture, (it had a funny rule about anything electrical), but anyhoo, charity shops, if they are run properly are a good addition to a high street than all those tanning places and nail painting things that suddenly popped up in the last 15 or 20 years ago.

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

Why would you think a charity shop is a place to get a ‘bargain’? Are you trying to save a quid at the expense of charitable causes? What does that say about you? They’re there to make money, not to financially benefit you.

[@Enochsright]

Betting shops are closing down too, you might be sight impaired

[@mistermood4164]

@@Enochsright yep, I give betting shops a decade as its much cheaper for the bookies to go online.

[@davidc3850]

One if the towns near me has three turkish barbers, two nail shops, 2 Polski Sklep mini markets, and amongst others has just had 2 "Halal Super Market" shops open in the last few weeks. Nearly all the traditional British stores closed during the last few years (apart from charity shops and pound shops) and the place is now an sbsolute dump. Any decent shops are on an out of town retail park.

[@ep1929]

Online shopping & big out of town supermarkets has finished these town centres. Retail has changed. People can do their town centre shopping whilst sat on their sofa.

[@sandrafinbar]

Giving all their money to a few large companies like Amazon. Not me. I won't buy from these large companies.

[@leeyoung9469]

For those blaming foreigners for all the ills befalling GB, take a step back and think for a moment. The whole country has been on its knees for decades and long before the boat people started arriving. Central government have savagely cut funding to local authorities often by more than 50 per cent which results in businesses rates going through the roof. Small local businesses and many larger companies can’t afford the rents/rates hence all the empty premises in the high street. It’s easy to blame immigrants for each and every problem but in reality they have little to do with high street closures. Look closer to home for the reasons.

[@fredking7419]

I live on the South Coast our main high street about !/2 mile, we have 7 turkish barbers and 5 nail shops

[@sandrafinbar]

Money laundering.

[@daviddoink872]

Bet the council are still charging top dollar to park

[@rogerballs2014]

that's really odd. Last time I checked, the government were saying that they had done and are doing, a spectacular job of keeping inflation down and generally raising the standard of living. Surely with all these shops closed people won't be spending all their massive amounts of money. So I guess that's what's keeping inflation down. On the down side though it increases crime.... no, I can't go on like this. What an absolutely terrible state this country is in. I feel ashamed to be British.

[@helenndow1101]

During COVID we got used to online shopping

[@hugodrax71]

Shop online? Bank online? You own this.

[@christopherdandeker6122]

you did not visit the high street at the southern end of town !

[@POSTIEPLAYS]

Really? I was walking for hours and thought I covered every road with closed shops and even checked shop opportunity postings to check I wasn’t missing any, thought I only missed two charity shops and 3 closed shops in total. Such a shame the high street is losing shops fast.

[@Kevin_Beach]

Tunbridge Wells is NOT in "the heart of Kent". It's on the edge of East Sussex, Although administratively part of Kent, geographically and emotionally, it's part of East Sussex.

[@RoadBikeCC]

The Local Council Want this to happen, these spaces will be turned into student accommodation by building development companies that have paid off the local council planing office. It will make the town always feel busy and vibrant and the town will have a new influx of Tennant's every 3 years and the council have a constant flow of money without having to update these shops to make them safe for renting.

[@buy.to.let.britain]

the council needs to be disbanded and services nationalised. giv needs reducing by 80%, but the public are addicted to house prices, at all costs.

[@peteg400]

Shocking. I went there about 35 years ago and it was really posh. I found the people to be stuck up b######, so I have no sympathy.

[@thehound9638]

Ok, thanks for your input grandad, but thirty five years ago was a bloody long time ago! So long ago it isn't relevant!

[@peteg400]

@@thehound9638 So why bother responding? Duuuh!

[@thehound9638]

@@peteg400 Are you using your granddad's account little man? If it is you Pete then grow up!

[@peteg400]

@@thehound9638 You really are an arse!

[@HeikoQuant]

On a positive note. Brexit has nothing to do with this. Without Brexit the situation would be much, much worse. 😇

[@devilsdestiny2813]

Tunbridge Wells is NOT the wealthiest place in Kent.

[@POSTIEPLAYS]

Statistically it tops the richest neighbourhoods in Kent according to net household income via office of national statistics making it the statistically the wealthiest. Sevenoaks has higher house prices and richer individuals but also has lower net household income as an average due to the wider deprivation in some areas.

[@buy.to.let.britain]

then how come the local boomer population think they are all property multi millionaires then ?