Postcode report
TN17 4BD Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Tunbridge Wells
About TN17 4BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN17 4BD 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 4BD, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN17 4BD are health and local prosperity, 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 4BD is based on Ashford 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,213 residents, 94 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 10% 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 5/10.
For property prices near TN17 4BD, 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN17 4BD 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.
Local change around TN17 4BD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TN17 4BD
Is TN17 4BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% 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 4BD?
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 demographics are available for TN17 4BD?
LocaleIQ matched TN17 4BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN17 4BD?
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 4BD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.