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TN18 4AP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About TN18 4AP: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN18 4AP 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 TN18 4AP, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN18 4AP are health and schools and education, 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 TN18 4AP is based on Tunbridge Wells 014 Census 2021. It covers 8,718 residents, 122 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 15% 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 8/10.
For property prices near TN18 4AP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN18 4AP can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. 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 TN18 4AP 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 TN18 4AP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 TN18 4AP
Is TN18 4AP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 6% 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 TN18 4AP?
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 TN18 4AP?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN18 4AP?
LocaleIQ matched TN18 4AP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN18 4AP?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN18 4AP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.