Affluence in TN2 4JS
How TN2 4JS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Pembury & Matfield
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,571 (2024)
TN2 4JSTunbridge Wells
How well off TN2 4JS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN2 4JS area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income6.0
- Crime6.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
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 TN2 4JS area is broadly in line with that, at 59.9%. 22.3% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN2 4JS area is above that, at 37.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN2 4JS area is broadly in line with that, at 33.3%. 15.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN2 4JS sits in (Pembury & Matfield): about 1,571 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.