Postcode report
TN17 4AJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Tunbridge Wells
About TN17 4AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN17 4AJ is a postcode in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden, Tunbridge Wells, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN17 4AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN17 4AJ are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TN17 4AJ is based on Tunbridge Wells 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,574 residents, 135 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near TN17 4AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £650k from 21 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN17 4AJ can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN17 4AJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near TN17 4AJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about TN17 4AJ
Is TN17 4AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TN17 4AJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TN17 4AJ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN17 4AJ?
LocaleIQ matched TN17 4AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN17 4AJ?
The latest median sold price is £650k based on 21 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN17 4AJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.