TN4 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Hillcrest, 0.5km from High Brooms in Southborough. Administratively it sits within Southborough and High Brooms ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN4, TN4 0AL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN4 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00126112 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST, TN4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST, TN4 0AL.
328
45
£ 52,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN4 0AL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN4 0AL combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£522k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN4 0AL. The average age is 45.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 605,000
3 sales · Mean £ 565,000
Terraced
£ 425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN4 0AL has low crime rates — 20 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
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
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Two Bridges School
St Gregory's Catholic School
Southborough CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Silverdale News0.9 km
- The Local Food And Wine0.9 km
- Christ Church Community Larder1.0 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Pierre Loti Cafe0.9 km
- Two Penny Blue0.9 km
- Chimera Climbing Centre0.7 km
- Christ Church Friday Lunch Club1.0 km
- Coffee Station0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Grill0.9 km
- Happy Harvest Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Kings Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Best Kebab0.7 km
- Marinos Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aspens B N B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cross Keys Pub0.8 km
- Southborough Men's Club And Social Institute0.8 km
- The Brick Works0.7 km
- Tunbridge Wells Sports Ground Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Brooms0.8 km
- Tunbridge Wells2.8 km
- Tonbridge4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Yew Tree Road0.2 km
- Yew Tree Road0.2 km
- Brokes Way0.2 km
- Brokes Way0.2 km
- Powder Mill Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN40AL · Data under Open Government Licence