TN17 2QL is a safe, established residential area on Turnden Road, 1.0km from Hartley in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells). Administratively it sits within Benenden and Cranbrook ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, TN17 2QL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £940k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN17 2QL are sourced from Output Area E00125821 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TURNDEN ROAD, TN17 2QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNDEN ROAD, TN17 2QL.
343
46
£ 47,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN17 2QL 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN17 2QL combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£940k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £940k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN17 2QL. The average age is 45.7. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 857,500
2 sales · Mean £ 857,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
TN17 2QL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cranbrook Fishmongers Limited0.7 km
- Hartley Coffee House And Farm Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Staplehurst9.2 km
- Marden9.5 km
- Etchingham10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hartley Road0.2 km
- Hartley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN172QL · Data under Open Government Licence