Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

OCKLEY LANE, TN18 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCKLEY LANE, TN18 4DL.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

41

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

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TN18 4DL's 66% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £287,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN18 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Ockley Lane, 0.3km from Highgate in Hawkhurst. Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, TN18 4DL represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN18 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00125923 (shared with 16 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 4DL. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 266,833

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

TN18 4DL has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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 offences47
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order5

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

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

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Queens Inn0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lovely Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
  • Prince Of Kent0.4 km
  • Zan Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.4 km
  • Hawkhurst Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Etchingham6.6 km
  • Robertsbridge7.9 km
  • Stonegate10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Road0.2 km
  • Vale Road0.2 km
  • Ockley Road0.3 km
  • British Legion Hall0.4 km
  • Victoria Hall0.4 km