Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

THE COMMON, TN1 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMMON, TN1 1EB.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN1 1EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN1 1EB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN1 1EB is a mixed residential area on The Common, 0.7km from Calverley Park in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Broadwater ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, TN1 1EB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TN1 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00125863 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN1 1EB. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TN1 1EB is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting34
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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The Wells Free School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Broadwater Down Primary School

Good156 pupils1.1 km
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding630 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Even Flow0.8 km
  • Air Time Thai0.8 km
  • Basil Wholefoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Bill's Tunbridge Wells0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Bird & Blend Tea Co0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Cook0.7 km
  • Fine Wines0.9 km
  • Fuggles Bottle Shop0.9 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Royal Wells Hotel0.7 km
  • Russell Hotel0.7 km
  • The Brick House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • The Tunbridge Wells Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales0.9 km
  • The Glasshouse0.8 km
  • The Green Duck Tap Room0.8 km
  • The Guinea0.7 km
  • The Opera House0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Auntie Annes0.8 km
  • Cantuccio Artisan Sourdough Pizza Takeaway1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme Tunbridge Wells0.8 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tunbridge Wells0.3 km
  • High Brooms2.7 km
  • Frant3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Road0.1 km
  • Chapel Place0.1 km
  • Chapel Place0.1 km
  • Tunbridge Wells Rail Station0.2 km
  • The Pantiles0.3 km