Postcode report
Is TN2 3SA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TN2 3SA: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN2 3SA is a postcode in Sherwood, Tunbridge Wells, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN2 3SA, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN2 3SA are health and housing, while property market signals 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 TN2 3SA is based on Tunbridge Wells 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,850 residents, 1,234 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 22% 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 9/10.
For property prices near TN2 3SA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 114 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN2 3SA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN2 3SA 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 TN2 3SA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 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 TN2 3SA
Is TN2 3SA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 21% 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 TN2 3SA?
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 TN2 3SA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TN2 3SA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TN2 3SA?
LocaleIQ matched TN2 3SA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN2 3SA?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN2 3SA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.