Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

VALE ROAD, TN18 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, TN18 4BU.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN18 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TN18 4BU's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £383k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 101.6% year-on-year.

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

TN18 4BU is a sought-after residential area on Vale Road, 0.4km from Highgate in Hawkhurst. Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, TN18 4BU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 101.6% year-on-year. 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 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00125922 (shared with 14 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 4BU. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 294,333

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

TN18 4BU has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hawkhurst Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Park Farm (Hawkhurst) Ltd0.4 km
  • Rye Bakery0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • The Great House1.0 km
  • The Queens Inn0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
  • Prince Of Kent0.5 km
  • Zan Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.5 km
  • Hawkhurst Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Etchingham6.6 km
  • Robertsbridge8.0 km
  • Stonegate10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Road0.1 km
  • Vale Road0.1 km
  • Ockley Road0.3 km
  • British Legion Hall0.4 km
  • British Legion Hall0.4 km