Affluence in TN1 2BL
How TN1 2BL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Tunbridge Wells Central
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,076 (2024)
TN1 2BLTunbridge Wells
How well off TN1 2BL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN1 2BL area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the TN1 2BL area is above that, at 66.9%. 16.2% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN1 2BL area is well above that, at 50.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN1 2BL area is well above that, at 52.1%. 8.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN1 2BL sits in (Tunbridge Wells Central): about 2,076 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.