Area Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

TN18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TN18 postcode area.

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Population

6,644

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,750 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TN18's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £480k.

home £480,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN18 is a postcode district in Tunbridge Wells, South East, covering 346 active and 67 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TN18 (33%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (20%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes TN18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TN18 are around £480k, up 1.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TN18 at 187 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TN18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences472
Criminal damage and arson184
Other theft137
Anti-social behaviour136
Vehicle crime77

school Local Schools

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Sandhurst Primary School

Good156 pupils
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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Applebloom Bed & Breakfast
  • Field Green Oast
  • Meadow Cottage Bed And Breakfast
  • Well Cottage Bed & Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The New Swan
  • The Royal Oak
  • White Hart
  • Eight Bells
  • Royal British Legion
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Colonnade Kebab & Pizza
  • Hawkhurst Cafe Limited
  • Coffee Buzz
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away
  • Prince Of Kent
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • BP Highgate Service Station
  • A W Kerry
  • Hawkhurst Community Fridge
  • Johnson Of Sandhurst
  • Park Farm (Hawkhurst) Ltd
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Happy Garden
  • Hawkhurst Fish Bar