Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

BARROW LANE, TN3 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROW LANE, TN3 0BP.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

With 48% social renting, TN3 0BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

TN3 0BP is a sought-after residential area on Barrow Lane, 0.3km from Langton Green in Rusthall and Langton Green. Administratively it sits within Speldhurst and Bidborough ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN3 0BP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 TN3 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00126153 (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 TN3 0BP. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

TN3 0BP has low crime rates — 6 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Langton Green Primary School

Outstanding403 pupils0.8 km
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Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School

Good159 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hare0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tunbridge Wells3.4 km
  • Ashurst Kent4.3 km
  • Eridge4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Farnham Lane0.0 km
  • Gipps Cross0.1 km
  • Gipps Cross0.1 km
  • Gipps Cross Lane0.1 km
  • Gipps Cross Lane0.1 km