Affluence in TN2 4NW
How TN2 4NW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Pembury & Matfield
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,401 (2024)
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How well off TN2 4NW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN2 4NW 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
- Crime4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Employment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 4NW area is below that, at 49.5%. 33.2% are retired and 6.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN2 4NW area is above that, at 46.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN2 4NW area is above that, at 38.1%. 14.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN2 4NW sits in (Pembury & Matfield): about 1,401 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.