16,184TOTAL POPULATION
6,803HOUSEHOLDS
3.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£45,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TN21 POSTCODE REGION

Tonbridge (TN21)

The TN21 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of East Sussex, and contains a total of 932 individual postcodes.

There are 56 electoral wards in the TN21 postcode area, including Ashford, Battle, Bexhill-On-Sea, Cranbrook, Crowborough, Edenbridge, Etchingham, Hartfield, Hastings, Heathfield, Mayfield, New Romney, Robertsbridge, Romney Marsh, Rye, Sevenoaks, St Leonards-On-Sea, Tenterden, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, Wadhurst, Westerham, Winchelsea which come under the local authority of the Wealden Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in TN21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of TN21 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The TN21 postcode is located in the Tonbridge district of Kent in the UK. The postcode covers several small towns and villages, including Ticehurst, Flimwell, Wittersham, Smarden, Frittenden, Stonegate and Salehurst. Parts of Lamberhurst, Goudhurst and Horsmonden also fall into this postcode area.

The main settlement in the TN21 postcode area is Ticehurst. The village has a rural feel and is popular with those looking for a quiet life in the countryside. It has a population of around 3,500 people.

Nearby is the town of Tonbridge, home of the TN21 postcode. It is a popular destination for those looking to explore the rolling hills of the Kent countryside. It is a beautiful town full of historic buildings, shops, cafes and bars. The town also boasts many outdoor activities such as walking and cycling trails, and canoeing and kayaking on the River Medway.

The postcode area has a rich history, with evidence of Iron Age settlements and a Roman fort at Stonegate. There are also many beautiful churches to explore, including St Mary's Church in Ticehurst, which dates back to the 12th century.

TN21 is well connected to the rest of the UK, thanks to road links such as the A21, A228 and M25. There are several train stations in the area, including Paddock Wood, Headcorn, West Malling and Tonbridge. Additionally, Ashford International Airport is only a 30-minute drive away.

The outdoor activities available and its location make TN21 a popular place for holidaymakers and visitors of all ages. There are a numerous tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as many picturesque nature trails suitable for any level of fitness. For shoppers, there are plenty of independent stores, antique shops and markets.

Those living in the TN21 postcode are also well served by their local schools. There are several primary schools including Flimwell Primary, Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary, St Mary's Catholic Primary, and the independent Ticehurst Village Academy. For secondary education, the area is served by the Weald of Kent Grammar School, as well as Hillview School and St Gregory's Catholic School, both of which are comprehensive schools.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in TN21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TN21East Sussex

East Sussex

The county of East Sussex

TN21 is located in the county of East Sussex, in England.

East Sussex has a total population of 837,000, making it the 29th largest county in the UK.

East Sussex has a total area of 692 square miles, and a population density of 467 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeTN21
Postal TownTonbridge
MSOA NameWealden 010
LSOA NameWealden 010D
CountyEast Sussex
RegionEast Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWealden
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

TN21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TN21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashburnham Forge
Beacon Down
Bodle Street Green
Brightling
Broad Oak
Brownbread Street
Burlow
Burwash
Burwash Common
Burwash Weald
Butcher's Cross
Cackle Street (near Brede)
Cade Street
Chapel Cross
Chapman's Town
Chiddingly
Churches Green
Cowbeech
Cross in Hand
Cuckmere
Dallington
Darwell Hole
Earl's Down
Five Ashes
Foul Mile
Foxhunt Green
Grove Hill
Gun Hill
Hale Green
Heathfield
Hollingrove
Horam
Lions Green
Little London
Marle Green
Maynard's Green
Mutton Hall
Old Heathfield
Oxley's Green
Penhurst
Ponts Green
Poundford
Punnett's Town
Roser's Cross
Rushlake Green
Sandy Cross
Sharp's Corner
Southover
Three Cups Corner
Tilsmore
Trolliloes
Turner's Green
Twelve Oaks
Vines Cross
Waldron
Warbleton
Wood's Corner
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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