Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

WESTERN ROAD, TN18 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, TN18 4BT.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TN18 4BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £258k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £258k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TN18 4BT is a sought-after residential area on Western Road, 0.3km from Hawkhurst in Hawkhurst. Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, TN18 4BT is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £258k. 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 TN18 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00125925 (shared with 17 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 TN18 4BT. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 227,500

4 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Detached

£ 342,000

1 sales · Mean £ 342,000

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

1 sales · Mean £ 242,500

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

Crime around TN18 4BT is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hawkhurst Community Fridge0.3 km
  • Park Farm (Hawkhurst) Ltd0.3 km
  • Rye Bakery0.3 km
  • The Weald Wine Cellars0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • The Queens Inn0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away0.3 km
  • Prince Of Kent0.3 km
  • Zan Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.3 km
  • Hawkhurst Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Etchingham6.4 km
  • Robertsbridge7.7 km
  • Stonegate10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ockley Road0.2 km
  • Vale Road0.2 km
  • Vale Road0.2 km
  • British Legion Hall0.2 km
  • British Legion Hall0.2 km