Postcode report
Is TN2 5PJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TN2 5PJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN2 5PJ is a postcode in Park, Tunbridge Wells, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN2 5PJ, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN2 5PJ are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity 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 5PJ is based on Tunbridge Wells 010 Census 2021. It covers 6,208 residents, 1,577 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 32% 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 2/10.
For property prices near TN2 5PJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 94 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN2 5PJ can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 5PJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TN2 5PJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 5PJ
Is TN2 5PJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% 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 5PJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TN2 5PJ?
3 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 5PJ?
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 5PJ?
LocaleIQ matched TN2 5PJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN2 5PJ?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 94 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN2 5PJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.