Affluence in TN2 5TE
How TN2 5TE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Tunbridge Wells South
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,675 (2024)
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How well off TN2 5TE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN2 5TE 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
- Crime5.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- 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 5TE area is above that, at 65.2%. 19.3% are retired and 3.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN2 5TE area is well above that, at 57.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN2 5TE area is well above that, at 59.3%. 6.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN2 5TE sits in (Tunbridge Wells South): about 1,675 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.