TN2 3AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Road, 0.5km from High Brooms in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TN2 3AL is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00126091 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROAD, TN2 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, TN2 3AL.
318
36
£ 49,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TN2 3AL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN2 3AL. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 258,333
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN2 3AL has low crime rates — 39 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Skinners' Kent Academy
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Greggswood Stores Premier0.6 km
- Powdermill Food & Wine0.8 km
- St Matts Community Food Larder0.5 km
- T & T Private Ltd T/a High Brooms News0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.3 km
- The Brick Works0.3 km
- The Allotment Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Chimera Climbing Centre0.5 km
- Coffee Station0.2 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-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
- Happy Friar0.5 km
- Marinos Fish Bar0.5 km
- Shahen Balti House0.4 km
- Golden Grill0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Brooms0.2 km
- Tunbridge Wells2.3 km
- Tonbridge4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dillon Way0.1 km
- High Brooms Rail Station0.2 km
- Dillon Way0.2 km
- High Brooms Railway Station0.2 km
- High Brooms Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN23AL · Data under Open Government Licence