Affluence in TN4 8UU
How TN4 8UU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Langton Green, Speldhurst & Bidborough
- Council
- Tunbridge Wells
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,335 (2024)
How well off TN4 8UU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN4 8UU area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth 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
- Living environment7.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
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 TN4 8UU area is broadly in line with that, at 52.7%. 30.8% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN4 8UU area is well above that, at 50.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN4 8UU area is well above that, at 48.2%. 10.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN4 8UU sits in (Langton Green, Speldhurst & Bidborough): about 1,335 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.