TN2 3BX is a safe, established residential area on Liptraps Lane, 0.7km from Sherwood in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN2, TN2 3BX offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00126088 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BX.
282
43
£ 52,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN2 3BX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TN2 3BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN2 3BX. The average age is 42.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,500
2 sales · Mean £ 372,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN2 3BX is moderate at 52 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
Skinners' Kent Academy
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Oakley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Greggswood Stores Premier0.4 km
- Homesense0.8 km
- Knights Wood Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.4 km
- The Brick Works0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chimera Climbing Centre0.6 km
- Coffee Station0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
- Happy Friar0.5 km
- Marinos Fish Bar0.8 km
- Shahen Balti House0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Brooms0.5 km
- Tunbridge Wells2.6 km
- Tonbridge4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wiltshire Way0.0 km
- Wiltshire Way0.0 km
- Caley Road0.1 km
- Oast Close0.2 km
- Oast Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN23BX · Data under Open Government Licence