Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

RYE ROAD, TN18 5JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYE ROAD, TN18 5JQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TN18 5JQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £423k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TN18 5JQ is a safe, established residential area on Rye Road, 0.5km from Sandhurst in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells). Administratively it sits within Hawkhurst and Sandhurst ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN18, TN18 5JQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN18 5JQ are sourced from Output Area E00125932 (shared with 19 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 5JQ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Detached

£ 640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 640,000

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

TN18 5JQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Sandhurst Primary School

Good156 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Johnson Of Sandhurst0.3 km
  • Sandhurst Service Station0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sandhurst Tea Rooms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Robertsbridge8.4 km
  • Etchingham9.1 km
  • Doleham12.2 km