TN17 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Clayhill, 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% 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 £750k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00125904 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAYHILL, TN17 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYHILL, TN17 1BD.
302
41
£ 57,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN17 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN17 1BD combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£750k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £750k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN17 1BD. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
Detached
£ 538,000
1 sales · Mean £ 538,000
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN17 1BD 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.
school Local Schools
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Burgess Stores0.3 km
- Goudhurst Newsagents0.3 km
- Trottenden Meats0.8 km
- Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star & Eagle Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goudhurst Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Marys Church Kitchen0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marden7.6 km
- Paddock Wood9.2 km
- Staplehurst9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.2 km
- Lurkins Rise0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Lurkins Rise0.2 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN171BD · Data under Open Government Licence