Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

BROOKSIDE CORNER, TN17 3BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE CORNER, TN17 3BT.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN17 3BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TN17 3BT has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TN17 3BT is a mixed residential area on Brookside Corner, 0.3km from Cranbrook in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells). Administratively it sits within Benenden and Cranbrook ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN17 3BT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00125822 (shared with 11 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 3BT. 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 / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around TN17 3BT is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson26
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook School

Good876 pupils0.4 km
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Cranbrook Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Anderson & Sons Butchers0.2 km
  • E C Wilkes & Son0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Mrs T Potts Ltd0.2 km
  • The Cranbrook Bakery0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cranbrook RFC1.0 km
  • Cramp Institute0.3 km
  • Larkins Alehouse Ltd0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Arthur's0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Food For Thought0.3 km
  • George Hotel0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cranbrook Fish Bar0.4 km
  • M & S Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
  • Wintex0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staplehurst8.7 km
  • Marden9.6 km
  • Headcorn10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Congregational Church0.3 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Congregational Church0.3 km
  • Dorothy Avenue0.3 km
  • Dorothy Avenue0.4 km