TN2 3AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Road, 0.6km from Sherwood in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00126092 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK ROAD, TN2 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK ROAD, TN2 3AE.
310
40
£ 49,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TN2 3AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £452k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN2 3AE. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
Flat
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN2 3AE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Temple Grove Academy
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skinners' Kent Academy
Skinners' Kent Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Family Shopper0.6 km
- Greggswood Stores Premier0.5 km
- Powdermill Food & Wine1.0 km
- St Matts Community Food Larder0.7 km
- T & T Private Ltd T/a High Brooms News0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.2 km
- The Brick Works0.5 km
- The Allotment Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Chimera Climbing Centre0.6 km
- Coffee Station0.3 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Panini On The Park0.8 km
- Allotment Spice Delight0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- Happy Friar0.4 km
- Marinos Fish Bar0.7 km
- Shahen Balti House0.5 km
- Golden Grill0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Brooms0.3 km
- Tunbridge Wells2.3 km
- Frant4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dillon Way0.1 km
- Dillon Way0.1 km
- Liptraps Lane0.2 km
- Oast Close0.2 km
- Oast Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN23AE · Data under Open Government Licence