Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

PARK COTTAGES, TN18 4HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK COTTAGES, TN18 4HN.

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

408

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 46, TN18 4HN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £322k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

home £322,250 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN18 4HN is a safe, established residential area on Park Cottages, 0.1km from Highgate in Hawkhurst. Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN18 4HN are sourced from Output Area E00125924 (shared with 13 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 4HN. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 309,000

10 sales · Mean £ 313,050

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

TN18 4HN has low crime rates — 47 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 offences53
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft7

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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hawkhurst Community Fridge0.3 km
  • Park Farm (Hawkhurst) Ltd0.3 km
  • Rye Bakery0.3 km
  • The Weald Wine Cellars0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Queens Inn0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
  • Prince Of Kent0.3 km
  • Zan Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.4 km
  • Hawkhurst Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Etchingham6.6 km
  • Robertsbridge7.8 km
  • Stonegate11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Hall0.2 km
  • All Saints Road0.2 km
  • All Saints Road0.3 km
  • Ockley Road0.3 km
  • Victoria Hall0.3 km