Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

TN17 9BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN17 9BL.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson28
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook School

Good876 pupils0.2 km
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Cranbrook Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cranbrook RFC0.7 km
  • Cramp Institute0.2 km
  • Larkins Alehouse Ltd0.1 km
  • The White Horse0.1 km
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
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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