Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

TN2 3BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN2 3BF.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN2 3BF 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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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TN2 3BF is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TN2 3BF is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from High Brooms in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Sherwood ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00186671 (shared with 657 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 3BF. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around TN2 3BF is moderate at 61 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order16
Shoplifting16

school Local Schools

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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Temple Grove Academy

Good215 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good633 pupils1.4 km
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Skinners' Kent Academy

Outstanding1100 pupils1.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Greggswood Stores Premier0.9 km
  • Homesense0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Brick Works0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Chimera Climbing Centre0.5 km
  • Coffee Station0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.1 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
  • Marinos Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Brooms0.8 km
  • Tunbridge Wells3.1 km
  • Tonbridge4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stag Road0.1 km
  • Stag Road0.1 km
  • Lamberts Road0.2 km
  • Colebrook Industrial Estate0.3 km
  • Apple Tree Lane0.3 km