Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

LONGVIEW WAY, TN2 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGVIEW WAY, TN2 3BP.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN2 3BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, TN2 3BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TN2 3BP is a safe, established residential area on Longview Way, 0.7km from High Brooms in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, TN2 3BP represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00126087 (shared with 9 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 3BP. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 212,000

1 sales · Mean £ 212,000

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

TN2 3BP has low crime rates — 41 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft17
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Temple Grove Academy

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 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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Skinners' Kent Academy

Outstanding1100 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good633 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Greggswood Stores Premier0.5 km
  • Homesense0.6 km
  • Knights Wood Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.6 km
  • The Brick Works0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chimera Climbing Centre0.4 km
  • Coffee Station0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Brooms0.5 km
  • Tunbridge Wells2.7 km
  • Tonbridge4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Apple Tree Lane0.1 km
  • Caley Road0.1 km
  • Apple Tree Lane0.1 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.2 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.2 km