According to data from Public Health England, Tunbridge Wells has the lowest concentration of coronavirus cases of anywhere in Kent.
As of May 14, the borough had 163 confirmed cases of COVID-19, translating into an infection rate of 138.1 per 100,000 people.
That is then followed by Tonbridge and Malling at 155.5 and Sevenoaks at 181.2.
At the other end of the scale, the data showed Ashford has the highest concentration of cases in the county, with an infection rate of 496.6.
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So, what is it about Tunbridge Wells that has produced this relatively low concentration of cases?
Sally Goulsbra, 48, works as a dental nurse at I-Teeth Dental Care and has been furloughed since March.
Originally from North Lincolnshire, she has lived in Tunbridge Wells for the last six months after moving from Barming.
She said: “To be honest, maybe they’re just a bit more vigilant, who knows?”
“A lot of my friends are working from home,” she added.
“Obviously I can’t, as a dental nurse.
“I think a lot of people are and a lot of my patients do but I think afterwards, when this is getting better, a lot of people will still work from home.”
'I think there may be another spike'
Working as a dental nurse, Sally is concerned about how safe she will be once she resumes work.
She said: “I’ve been really good for seven weeks. I’ve met up with one friend a couple of days ago but we were two metres apart because she’s got quite an elderly mother which she looks after.
“But I think people are desperate to get out aren’t they, so I think there may be another spike, that’s what I’m worried about.
“Of course, being a dental nurse you work so closely with the patient’s face, so I’m a bit worried about going back to work to be honest, but I’m going stir crazy.”
Sally Jones, 49, now lives in Sevenoaks after moving from Tunbridge Wells.
She said: “She said: “There’s quite a lot of rural areas around here and people have got space and less close proximity to others.
“Also, people are quite middle class, they like to think they are following the Government guidelines. They’re not [rebellious], they’re of that little bit older generation where they will do as they’re told and just be a bit more respectful – that’s my view.
“You’ve got that space to work from home, you’ve got more white collar work, I guess.”
'People are suddenly coming out'
Beryl Smith, 71, has lived in Tunbridge Wells since 1996.
She said: “I think they’ve handled it quite well but I do worry now that they’re lifting the lockdown because more and more people are out and I don’t think they’re all families – they’re groups of friends sitting too close together.
“It’s a bit of a worry. I think it should have gone on a little bit longer, as hard as it was for some people.
“I think people are suddenly coming out.”
On why she thinks Tunbridge Wells has a relatively low infection rate, she said: “A lot of people are working from home now and I think a lot of people are going to want to remain working from home and not go back.
“I’m all for separating. I think it’s great to keep people apart for longer, I really do.
“As difficult as it is in some circumstances, I think it’s a good thing.”
'Everyone seems to have a nice house and a nice garden'
Dougie, 72, and his wife Katie, 60, both come from Newcastle but moved down to Tunbridge Wells in recent years to be closer with family.
Katie said: “It’s such a lovely place to be. I don’t know what the ratio is of people having a nice house and a nice garden and can stay at home, compared to big estates of poorer people living in places where they don’t want to stay in their own environment.
“We’ve got a nice house, we’ve got a nice garden, and it seems like everywhere we live, everyone seems to have a nice house and a nice garden.
“There’s more of those people.”
She continued: “It’s Middle England, isn’t it?
“That thing where you all do what you’re told by the Government because you realise it’s for the good of everyone.”
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NHS coronavirus advice
Official NHS advice says that one of the most important things you can do to help is to stay at home and only go out when it's essential.
You should try to avoid close contact with anyone you do not live with through social distancing.
You should only leave your home for work if you cannot work from home, to go to the shops to get things like food and medicine or to collect things you've ordered.
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But when you are outside your home, it's important to try to stay 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with.
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