Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

TN1 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN1 1BF.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,700 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN1 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN1 1BF — age 38, 40% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TN1 1BF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Calverley Park in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Pantiles and St Mark's ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 TN1 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00125973 (shared with 22 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 TN1 1BF. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around TN1 1BF is moderate at 87 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 offences154
Anti-social behaviour110
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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The Wells Free School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding630 pupils1.1 km
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Broadwater Down Primary School

Good156 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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The Skinners' School

Good1114 pupils1.6 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Even Flow0.7 km
  • Air Time Thai0.7 km
  • Basil Wholefoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Bill's Tunbridge Wells0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 95 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Bird & Blend Tea Co0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Cook0.6 km
  • Fine Wines0.8 km
  • Fuggles Bottle Shop0.8 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Royal Wells Hotel0.7 km
  • Russell Hotel0.6 km
  • The Brick House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • The Tunbridge Wells Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales0.8 km
  • The Glasshouse0.7 km
  • The Green Duck Tap Room0.7 km
  • The Guinea0.6 km
  • The Opera House0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Auntie Annes0.8 km
  • Cantuccio Artisan Sourdough Pizza Takeaway0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme Tunbridge Wells0.7 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tunbridge Wells0.2 km
  • High Brooms2.6 km
  • Frant3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Road0.1 km
  • Tunbridge Wells Rail Station0.1 km
  • Tunbridge Wells Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Tunbridge Wells Rail Station0.2 km