Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

HILLCREST DRIVE, TN2 3AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST DRIVE, TN2 3AG.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN2 3AG combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£680k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £680k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

TN2 3AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillcrest Drive, 0.6km from High Brooms 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. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £680k. 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 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00126092 (shared with 12 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 TN2 3AG. 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

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 680,000

1 sales · Mean £ 680,000

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

TN2 3AG 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour99
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft22
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Temple Grove Academy

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good633 pupils1.0 km
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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Skinners' Kent Academy

Outstanding1100 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Good1507 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Greggswood Stores Premier0.5 km
  • Homesense0.9 km
  • Powdermill Food & Wine1.0 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.3 km
  • The Brick Works0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chimera Climbing Centre0.5 km
  • Coffee Station0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
  • Happy Friar0.4 km
  • Marinos Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Shahen Balti House0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Brooms0.3 km
  • Tunbridge Wells2.4 km
  • Tonbridge4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oast Close0.2 km
  • Oast Close0.2 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.2 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.2 km
  • Liptraps Lane0.2 km