tonbridge TN16 Postcodes

Tonbridge (TN16)

The TN16 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 888 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the TN16 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 Sevenoaks Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in TN16 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 TN16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

TN16 is a postcode district located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling in the county of Kent, England. It covers the town of Edenbridge and surrounding villages such as Ide Hill, Four Elms, Chevening, Hever, Marsh Green and Langton Green. It does not include Tonbridge itself, which is in a different postcode district.

TN16 is the 43rd most populous postcode district in the UK, with an estimated population of 16,247. It is located to the south west of Sevenoaks, east of Oxted and Godstone and north of Edenbridge.

The area has a good transport infrastructure, with Edenbridge railway station providing services to London. Edenbridge bus station is served by key routes to Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Oxted, Godstone, Redhill and further afield such as Sevenoaks and Maidstone.

For shopping, the area is served by a variety of popular supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl and Tesco. There are also several local stores, cafes and independent retailers. It is home to many leisure facilities such as golf clubs, parks and sports clubs. The area has a number of schools, including two grammar schools - Tonbridge Grammar and the Weald of Kent Grammar.

The area has a rich cultural and architectural heritage, with numerous houses, churches and monuments of historic interest. The region also hosts a variety of regular events such as the Eden Valley and High Weald Country Fairs, held in July and August each year at Edenbridge Town Football Ground.

The area is also known for being home to many artists, musicians, writers and authors. Edenbridge hosts an annual festival every June, which celebrates a range of art, music and culture.

Despite having a large population, the area is mostly agricultural, with large parts of TN16 designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the High Weald, Greensand Hills and Kent Downs. The area is also home to many popular visitor attractions, such as Hever Castle, Chartwell House, Emmetts Garden and Knole Park.

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