Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

TN17 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN17 1DS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

446

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TN17 1DS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN17 1DS — age 42, 76% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Goudhurst in Tunbridge Wells. 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00125911 (shared with 34 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 1DS. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

TN17 1DS has low crime rates — 9 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 theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Burgess Stores0.6 km
  • Goudhurst Newsagents0.6 km
  • Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Star & Eagle Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Goudhurst Club0.7 km
  • Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Marys Church Kitchen0.6 km
  • Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marden7.4 km
  • Staplehurst8.9 km
  • Paddock Wood9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
  • The Goudhurst Inn0.4 km
  • Beresford Road0.4 km