TN12 6JR area guide
Who lives in TN12 6JR, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Neighbourhood
- Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,181 (2024)
TN12 6JRTonbridge
What TN12 6JR is like
TN12 6JR is a postcode in the Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green area of Tunbridge Wells. Because census and crime data isn’t published for single postcodes, the figures here cover the surrounding neighbourhood of about 1,181 people. 87.8% of households own their home, 7.3% rent privately and 4.8% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 53.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in TN12 6 sold for a median of £425,000 over the year to August 2026.
How TN12 6JR compares
Headline figures for TN12 6JR, set against England as a whole.
Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 16.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 74% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where TN12 6JR differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 9.0 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.
- 02An older population
28.6% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Few private renters
Only 7.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
- 05Mostly owner-occupied
87.8% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
TN12 6JR FAQs
01Is TN12 6JR a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in TN12 6JR?The median sale price over the last year was £425,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £425,000.
03Is TN12 6JR safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in TN12 6JR?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers TN12 6JR?The local authority for TN12 6JR is Tunbridge Wells.
The local authority for TN12 6JR is Tunbridge Wells.
06How well connected is TN12 6JR?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.