Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

HIGH STREET, TN17 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TN17 1AJ.

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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 1AJ 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

TN17 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

TN17 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Goudhurst in Goudhurst. Administratively it sits within Goudhurst and Lamberhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, TN17 1AJ represents 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1AJ 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 1AJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

TN17 1AJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Burgess Stores0.1 km
  • Goudhurst Newsagents0.0 km
  • Trottenden Meats0.8 km
  • Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

2 nearby
  • Goudhurst Club0.2 km
  • Goudhurst Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • St Marys Church Kitchen0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marden7.3 km
  • Staplehurst9.0 km
  • Paddock Wood9.1 km

Bus Stops

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