Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

POST OFFICE ROAD, TN18 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE ROAD, TN18 4BF.

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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 4BF 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 4BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, TN18 4BF offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 4BF 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 4BF. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

TN18 4BF has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences66
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

4 nearby
  • Eight Bells1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • The Queens Inn0.2 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
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Etchingham6.3 km
  • Robertsbridge7.6 km
  • Stonegate10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • British Legion Hall0.1 km
  • British Legion Hall0.1 km
  • Ockley Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Hall0.1 km
  • Highgate Hill0.2 km