Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

282

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN2 3BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TN2 3BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 62.0% year-on-year.

home £286,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN2 3BY is a safe, established residential area 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 outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, down 62.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN2 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00126088 (shared with 9 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 3BY. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 157,500

1 sales · Mean £ 157,500

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

TN2 3BY has low crime rates — 47 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft19
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Temple Grove Academy

Good215 pupils0.3 km
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Skinners' Kent Academy

Outstanding1100 pupils0.9 km
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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 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 John's Church of England Primary School

Good633 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.4 km
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Oakley School

Good232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.8 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Greggswood Stores Premier0.3 km
  • Homesense1.0 km
  • Knights Wood Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Robin Hood And Hungry Horse0.3 km
  • The Brick Works0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chimera Climbing Centre0.7 km
  • Coffee Station0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ariana Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
  • Happy Friar0.3 km
  • Marinos Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Shahen Balti House0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oast House Bed & Breakfast0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Brooms0.5 km
  • Tunbridge Wells2.5 km
  • Frant4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oast Close0.0 km
  • Oast Close0.0 km
  • Liptraps Lane0.1 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.1 km
  • Wiltshire Way0.1 km