Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

SANTAS COTTAGES, TN18 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANTAS COTTAGES, TN18 4AR.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN18 4AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TN18 4AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £178k 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

TN18 4AR is a sought-after residential area on Santas Cottages, 0.1km from Hawkhurst in Hawkhurst. Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TN18 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00125926 (shared with 30 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 TN18 4AR. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 178,000

1 sales · Mean £ 178,000

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

Crime around TN18 4AR is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft9

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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hawkhurst Community Fridge0.1 km
  • Park Farm (Hawkhurst) Ltd0.0 km
  • Rye Bakery0.0 km
  • The Weald Wine Cellars0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • The Queens Inn0.1 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away0.1 km
  • Prince Of Kent0.1 km
  • Zan Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.1 km
  • Hawkhurst Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Etchingham6.4 km
  • Robertsbridge7.6 km
  • Stonegate10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Hall0.1 km
  • Ockley Road0.1 km
  • British Legion Hall0.1 km
  • Victoria Hall0.1 km
  • British Legion Hall0.2 km