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.
Area Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East
TN18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TN18 postcode area.
groups
Population6,644
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 42,750 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
8/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
6/10diversity_3Diversity
3/10paymentsAffluence
7/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
8/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
hotel
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
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- Waitrose
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Happy Garden
- Hawkhurst Fish Bar
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Area Profile: TN18 · Data under Open Government Licence