Affluence in TN1 2NN
How TN1 2NN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ferndale & Hawkenbury
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,694 (2024)
How well off TN1 2NN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN1 2NN area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Crime7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 2NN area is above that, at 68.2%. 15.5% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN1 2NN area is above that, at 45.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN1 2NN area is above that, at 47.4%. 10% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN1 2NN sits in (Ferndale & Hawkenbury): about 1,694 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.