TN2 3DA is a safe, established residential area on Birchway, 0.6km 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 3DA offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3DA are sourced from Output Area E00126088 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHWAY, TN2 3DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHWAY, TN2 3DA.
282
43
£ 52,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN2 3DA 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 3DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £383k 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 3DA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 373,500
6 sales · Mean £ 372,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN2 3DA 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.
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
11 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggswood Stores Premier0.3 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Knights Wood Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.4 km
- The Brick Works0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Chimera Climbing Centre0.7 km
- Coffee Station0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
- Happy Friar0.3 km
- Marinos Fish Bar0.9 km
- Shahen Balti House0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Brooms0.6 km
- Tunbridge Wells2.5 km
- Frant4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oast Close0.1 km
- Wiltshire Way0.1 km
- Oast Close0.1 km
- Wiltshire Way0.1 km
- Liptraps Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN23DA · Data under Open Government Licence