Postcode report
TN18 5AH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Tunbridge Wells
About TN18 5AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN18 5AH 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 5AH, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN18 5AH are property market signals and safety, 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 5AH 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 TN18 5AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 17 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 TN18 5AH 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 5AH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 5AH
Is TN18 5AH 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 TN18 5AH?
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 TN18 5AH?
LocaleIQ matched TN18 5AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN18 5AH?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 17 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN18 5AH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.