Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

LAUREL WAY, TN2 3BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL WAY, TN2 3BD.

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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 3BD is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £338k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TN2 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laurel Way, 0.5km from High Brooms in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, TN2 3BD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k. 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 3BD 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 3BD. 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

£ 322,500

3 sales · Mean £ 329,166

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

TN2 3BD has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences100
Anti-social behaviour92
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft21
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Temple Grove Academy

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good633 pupils0.9 km
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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.1 km
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Skinners' Kent Academy

Outstanding1100 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Good1507 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.5 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Greggswood Stores Premier0.6 km
  • Homesense0.9 km
  • Powdermill Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.4 km
  • The Brick Works0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chimera Climbing Centre0.4 km
  • Coffee Station0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
  • Happy Friar0.6 km
  • Marinos Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Shahen Balti House0.5 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Brooms0.2 km
  • Tunbridge Wells2.5 km
  • Tonbridge4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • High Brooms Rail Station0.2 km
  • High Brooms Rail Station0.2 km
  • High Brooms Rail Station0.2 km
  • High Brooms Railway Station0.2 km
  • Dillon Way0.2 km