Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

SCHOOL TERRACE, TN18 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL TERRACE, TN18 4BJ.

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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 4BJ 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

No single demographic signal dominates TN18 4BJ — age 42, 42% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

home £291,200 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN18 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on School Terrace, 0.2km from Hawkhurst in Hawkhurst. Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TN18 4BJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 9.8% year-on-year. 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 4BJ 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 4BJ. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Terraced

£ 262,500

5 sales · Mean £ 260,300

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

TN18 4BJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences49
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hawkhurst Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Park Farm (Hawkhurst) Ltd0.2 km
  • Rye Bakery0.2 km
  • The Weald Wine Cellars0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • The Queens Inn0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
  • Prince Of Kent0.2 km
  • Zan Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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