Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

OAK COTTAGES, TN17 2PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK COTTAGES, TN17 2PP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

393

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN17 2PP 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TN17 2PP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

TN17 2PP is a sought-after residential area on Oak Cottages, 0.7km from Wilsley Green in Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Benenden and Cranbrook ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN17, TN17 2PP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 TN17 2PP are sourced from Output Area E00125818 (shared with 25 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 TN17 2PP. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

TN17 2PP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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Cranbrook School

Good876 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cranbrook RFC0.4 km
  • The White Horse1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cranbrook Fish Bar0.9 km
  • M & S Kebab & Pizza1.0 km
  • Wintex1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staplehurst7.4 km
  • Marden8.3 km
  • Headcorn9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitewell Lane0.4 km
  • Whitewell Lane0.4 km