Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

WHEATFIELD WAY, TN17 3LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATFIELD WAY, TN17 3LS.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TN17 3LS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £535k.

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

TN17 3LS is a well-regarded residential area on Wheatfield Way, 0.6km from Cranbrook in Cranbrook (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 3LS 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 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £535k. 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 3LS are sourced from Output Area E00125823 (shared with 10 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 3LS. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 524,250

4 sales · Mean £ 522,125

Semi-Detached

£ 392,000

1 sales · Mean £ 392,000

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

Crime around TN17 3LS is moderate at 58 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.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Cranbrook School

Good876 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Anderson & Sons Butchers0.7 km
  • E C Wilkes & Son0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Mrs T Potts Ltd0.7 km
  • The Cranbrook Bakery0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cranbrook RFC0.7 km
  • Cramp Institute0.4 km
  • Larkins Alehouse Ltd0.6 km
  • The White Horse0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Arthur's0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Food For Thought0.6 km
  • George Hotel0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cranbrook Fish Bar0.6 km
  • M & S Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
  • Wintex0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staplehurst8.5 km
  • Marden9.1 km
  • Headcorn10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheafe Drive0.1 km
  • Sheafe Drive0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • New Road0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km