Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3AB.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TN2 3AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

TN2 3AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Liptraps Lane, 0.6km from Sherwood in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £455k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00126092 (shared with 12 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 TN2 3AB. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 387,500

2 sales · Mean £ 387,500

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

Crime around TN2 3AB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour94
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft23
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Temple Grove Academy

Good215 pupils0.3 km
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Skinners' Kent Academy

Outstanding1100 pupils1.0 km
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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good633 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.3 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding630 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.7 km
  • Greggswood Stores Premier0.4 km
  • St Matts Community Food Larder0.8 km
  • T & T Private Ltd T/a High Brooms News0.8 km
  • Sherwood Stores0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.2 km
  • The Brick Works0.6 km
  • The Allotment Pub1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Chimera Climbing Centre0.6 km
  • Coffee Station0.4 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Panini On The Park0.9 km
  • Allotment Spice Delight1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
  • Happy Friar0.3 km
  • Marinos Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Shahen Balti House0.6 km
  • Golden Grill0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Brooms0.4 km
  • Tunbridge Wells2.4 km
  • Frant4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oast Close0.1 km
  • Oast Close0.1 km
  • Liptraps Lane0.1 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.2 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.2 km