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.
MAYPOLE LANE, TN17 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYPOLE LANE, TN17 1BP.
267
48
£ 57,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Burgess Stores0.5 km
- Goudhurst Newsagents0.4 km
- Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star & Eagle Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Goudhurst Club0.6 km
- Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TN171BP · Data under Open Government Licence