TN17 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Balcombes Hill, 0.1km from Goudhurst in Goudhurst. Administratively it sits within Goudhurst and Lamberhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, TN17 1AT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, down 64.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TN17 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00125904 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALCOMBES HILL, TN17 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALCOMBES HILL, TN17 1AT.
302
41
£ 57,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN17 1AT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, TN17 1AT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 64.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN17 1AT. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 221,675
10 sales · Mean £ 220,135
Detached
£ 730,000
2 sales · Mean £ 730,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN17 1AT has low crime rates — 27 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
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Burgess Stores0.2 km
- Goudhurst Newsagents0.2 km
- Trottenden Meats0.9 km
- Weeks Bakery & Tearooms0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star & Eagle Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Goudhurst Club0.2 km
- Goudhurst Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Marys Church Kitchen0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marden7.5 km
- Paddock Wood9.3 km
- Staplehurst9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.0 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Lurkins Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN171AT · Data under Open Government Licence