TN17 3DY is a safe, established residential area located 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 3DY 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. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TN17 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00125833 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN17 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN17 3DY.
272
41
£ 47,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN17 3DY 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.
Area Character
With 77% social renting, TN17 3DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN17 3DY. The average age is 41.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN17 3DY has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Anderson & Sons Butchers0.4 km
- E C Wilkes & Son0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mrs T Potts Ltd0.4 km
- The Cranbrook Bakery0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cranbrook RFC0.5 km
- Cramp Institute0.2 km
- Larkins Alehouse Ltd0.3 km
- The White Horse0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Arthur's0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Food For Thought0.3 km
- George Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cranbrook Fish Bar0.2 km
- M & S Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
- Wintex0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Staplehurst8.4 km
- Marden9.1 km
- Headcorn10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Congregational Church0.2 km
- Congregational Church0.2 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Oatfield Drive0.3 km
- Sheafe Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN173DY · Data under Open Government Licence