Is TN17 2QF a safe place to live?

Yes, TN17 2QF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TN17 2QF?

The population for the TN17 2QF area is approximately 247 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

GLASSENBURY ROAD, TN17 2QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLASSENBURY ROAD, TN17 2QF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

247

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN17 2QF 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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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN17 2QF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN17 2QF is a safe, established residential area on Glassenbury Road, 0.1km from Glassenbury in Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Benenden and Cranbrook ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 2QF are sourced from Output Area E00125832 (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 TN17 2QF. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean1.2%

Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

TN17 2QF has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Peacock0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Marden8.2 km
Staplehurst8.6 km
Etchingham10.9 km