Postcode Analysis Tunbridge Wells, South East

MARKET STREET, TN2 5SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, TN2 5SQ.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN2 5SQ 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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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TN2 5SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TN2 5SQ is a well-regarded residential area on Market Street, 0.7km from Royal Tunbridge Wells in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Administratively it sits within Pantiles and St Mark's ward and the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £415k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TN2 5SQ are sourced from Output Area E00125963 (shared with 31 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 5SQ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around TN2 5SQ is above average at 100 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour82
Shoplifting63
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Broadwater Down Primary School

Good156 pupils0.8 km
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Claremont Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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The Wells Free School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding630 pupils1.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good360 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Cook0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett1.0 km
  • JG Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Monson News0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.9 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Royal Wells Hotel0.9 km
  • Russell Hotel0.9 km
  • The Brick House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • The Tunbridge Wells Hotel0.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Opera House0.9 km
  • Duke Of York0.0 km
  • Sussex Arms0.1 km
  • The Pantiles Tap0.1 km
  • The Ragged Trousers0.1 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Basil Wholefoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Bill's Tunbridge Wells0.9 km
  • Fat Sam's0.9 km
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • Havet Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
  • Eat La1.0 km
  • Bouji Burgers0.2 km
  • Down Town Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tunbridge Wells0.5 km
  • High Brooms2.9 km
  • Frant3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pantiles0.1 km
  • The Pantiles0.1 km
  • Linden Park Road0.1 km
  • Chapel Place0.1 km
  • Chapel Place0.1 km