TN17 9BL is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from Cranbrook in Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Benenden and Cranbrook ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TN17 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00125817 (shared with 223 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN17 9BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN17 9BL.
228
49
£ 47,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TN17 9BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN17 9BL. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN17 9BL is moderate at 57 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 School
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Anderson & Sons Butchers0.1 km
- E C Wilkes & Son0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.0 km
- Mrs T Potts Ltd0.1 km
- The Cranbrook Bakery0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cranbrook RFC0.7 km
- Cramp Institute0.2 km
- Larkins Alehouse Ltd0.1 km
- The White Horse0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Arthur's0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Food For Thought0.0 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cranbrook Fish Bar0.2 km
- M & S Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
- Wintex0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Staplehurst8.5 km
- Marden9.3 km
- Headcorn10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Congregational Church0.0 km
- Congregational Church0.1 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Cranbrook School0.3 km
- Cranbrook School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN179BL · Data under Open Government Licence