tonbridge TN23 Postcodes
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Tonbridge (TN23)
The TN23 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 2015 individual postcodes.
There are 15 electoral wards in the TN23 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 Ashford Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in TN23 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 TN23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
TN23 is a postcode district within the Tonbridge postal area of Kent, in the South East of England. It is within the TN postcode area administered by the Royal Mail. The district consists of 15 post towns, including: Ashford, Bearsted, Bidborough, Hunton, Matfield, Marden, Paddock Wood, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Staplehurst, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Yalding, Cranbrook, and Goudhurst. The district covers an area of approximately 104 square miles and has a population of around 33,000 people.
TN23 is primarily a rural district with many areas of natural beauty, such as the North and South Downs, and the High Weald AONB, as well as the rural market towns of Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Other smaller places in TN23 include Ashurstwood, Bidborough, and Yalding. There are a number of popular tourist destinations in the area, such as Hever Castle and Penshurst Place.
The TN23 postcode covers an area which includes the southern and western fringes of the Metropolitan Green Belt which was established around London to prevent urban sprawl and preserve the area's natural landscapes. The postcode has a good selection of educational institutions such as Tonbridge School, the Judd School, and Tonbridge Grammar School. The area has excellent transport links, with regular trains to London and other towns, as well as an excellent road network, including the A21 which connects with the M25.
The area also has an array of recreational amenities, such as open parks and woodland, areas of natural beauty, and historic sites. The area is also home to many businesses, ranging from small, independent stores to larger companies in the agriculture, manufacturing and retail sectors.
TN23 is a desirable place to live for those who seek a peaceful countryside setting away from the bustle of the capital. It also has excellent transport links to London, and easy access to other towns for shopping and leisure activities. The postcode contains a mix of modern housing and traditional styles to suit all tastes, as well as good local amenities.
Demographics
Kent
TN23 is located in the county of Kent, in England.
Kent has a total population of 1,820,400, making it the 6th largest county in the UK.
Kent has a total area of 1443 square miles, and a population density of 486 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | TN23 |
| Postal Town | Tonbridge |
| MSOA Name | Ashford 005 |
| LSOA Name | Ashford 005D |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Ashford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
TN23 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TN23, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.