Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

VALE ROAD, TN1 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, TN1 1BS.

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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 1BS 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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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TN1 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TN1 1BS is a well-regarded residential area on Vale Road, 0.5km from Calverley Park in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Pantiles and St Mark's ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TN1 1BS offers 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. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 1BS 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 1BS. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

Crime around TN1 1BS is above average at 96 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour145
Shoplifting34
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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The Wells Free School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding630 pupils1.0 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Broadwater Down Primary School

Good156 pupils1.2 km
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The Skinners' School

Good1114 pupils1.5 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • The Secret Cellar Ltd0.4 km
  • Bird & Blend Tea Co0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Cook0.5 km
  • Fine Wines0.7 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • Royal Wells Hotel0.6 km
  • Russell Hotel0.5 km
  • The Brick House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • One Warwick Park Hotel0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Pitcher & Piano0.3 km
  • The Mount Edgcumbe0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • The Glasshouse0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • Assembly Hall Theatre0.4 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.4 km
  • Esquires Coffee0.3 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.3 km
  • Momentum 1066 Ltd0.2 km
  • + 98 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Eat La0.5 km
  • Auntie Annes0.7 km
  • Cantuccio Artisan Sourdough Pizza Takeaway0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tunbridge Wells0.1 km
  • High Brooms2.5 km
  • Frant3.6 km

Bus Stops

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