Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

FOREST WAY, TN2 5HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST WAY, TN2 5HA.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 63,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN2 5HA 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN2 5HA combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

TN2 5HA is a sought-after residential area on Forest Way, 0.4km from Hawkenbury in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN2, TN2 5HA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TN2 5HA are sourced from Output Area E00125994 (shared with 8 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 5HA. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,050,000

5 sales · Mean £ 946,550

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

TN2 5HA has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Claremont Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Fullers Butchers And Farm Shop Limited0.5 km
  • One Stop Community Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hawkenbury0.2 km
  • Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tunbridge Wells Foresters FC Tea Hut0.9 km
  • Nevill Golf Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tunbridge Wells1.5 km
  • Frant2.2 km
  • High Brooms3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Way0.2 km
  • The Lyle0.2 km
  • The Lyle0.2 km
  • Forest Way0.2 km
  • Warwick Park0.3 km