TN2 3AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Sherwood in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, TN2 3AF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00125998 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN2 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN2 3AF.
376
40
£ 63,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN2 3AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN2 3AF — age 40, 74% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN2 3AF. The average age is 39.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN2 3AF has low crime rates — 22 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
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skinners' Kent Academy
Temple Grove Academy
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Oakley School
Claremont Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.9 km
- Black Horse P H1.0 km
- Constitutional Club TW0.4 km
- The Allotment Pub0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Panini On The Park0.9 km
- Dunorlan Park Cafe0.4 km
- Aleksandras1.0 km
- Cafe Viva1.0 km
- Hattusa Tunbridge Wells1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy Friar0.8 km
- Mems Plaice Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Pizza Gogo1.0 km
- Top Wok1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Camden Butchers1.0 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Sherwood Stores0.3 km
- The International Shop1.0 km
- Pages1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Brooms1.4 km
- Tunbridge Wells1.7 km
- Frant3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Squirrel Way0.1 km
- Squirrel Way0.1 km
- Fairmile Road0.2 km
- Fairmile Road0.2 km
- Sandhurst Road South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN23AF · Data under Open Government Licence