TN2 3BU is a safe, established residential area on Liptraps Lane, 0.8km 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 striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, up 19.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00126087 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BU.
288
37
£ 52,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN2 3BU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN2 3BU combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 19.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN2 3BU. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 436,000
5 sales · Mean £ 426,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN2 3BU has low crime rates — 43 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
Skinners' Kent Primary School
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skinners' Kent Academy
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Oakley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Greggswood Stores Premier0.5 km
- Homesense0.7 km
- Knights Wood Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.6 km
- The Brick Works0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chimera Climbing Centre0.5 km
- Coffee Station0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- Happy Friar0.6 km
- Marinos Fish Bar0.8 km
- Shahen Balti House0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 3 more
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
- Tonbridge4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Caley Road0.1 km
- Apple Tree Lane0.1 km
- Wiltshire Way0.2 km
- Wiltshire Way0.2 km
- Apple Tree Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN23BU · Data under Open Government Licence