TN17 1BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Goudhurst in Goudhurst. Administratively it sits within Goudhurst and Lamberhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00125909 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN17 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN17 1BT.
253
43
£ 57,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN17 1BT 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
No single demographic signal dominates TN17 1BT — age 43, 73% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BT. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN17 1BT has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. 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 Stores0.6 km
- Goudhurst Newsagents0.5 km
- Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star & Eagle Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Goudhurst Club0.7 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
- Marden7.0 km
- Staplehurst8.6 km
- Paddock Wood9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beresford Road0.1 km
- The Goudhurst Inn0.3 km
- The Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TN171BT · Data under Open Government Licence