Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

MAYPOLE LANE, TN17 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYPOLE LANE, TN17 1BP.

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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 1BP 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 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TN17 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Maypole Lane, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1BP 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 1BP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

TN17 1BP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Burgess Stores0.5 km
  • Goudhurst Newsagents0.4 km
  • Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Star & Eagle Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Goudhurst Club0.6 km
  • Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Marys Church Kitchen0.5 km
  • Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marden7.2 km
  • Staplehurst8.8 km
  • Paddock Wood9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Beresford Road0.1 km
  • The Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
  • The Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
  • War Memorial0.5 km