Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

THE OLD SCHOOL, TN17 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OLD SCHOOL, TN17 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

267

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN17 1AF 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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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TN17 1AF's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £505k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.

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

TN17 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Old School, 0.2km from Goudhurst in Goudhurst. Administratively it sits within Goudhurst and Lamberhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k, down 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00125910 (shared with 16 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 TN17 1AF. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 505,000

4 sales · Mean £ 499,375

Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

TN17 1AF has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Burgess Stores0.2 km
  • Goudhurst Newsagents0.3 km
  • Trottenden Meats0.8 km
  • Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Star & Eagle Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Goudhurst Club0.1 km
  • Goudhurst Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • St Marys Church Kitchen0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marden7.5 km
  • Paddock Wood9.2 km
  • Staplehurst9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • Lurkins Rise0.2 km