tonbridge TN20 Postcodes

Tonbridge (TN20)

The TN20 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of East Sussex, and contains a total of 236 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the TN20 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, 36% of people in TN20 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 TN20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

TN20 is one of the postcodes for the Tonbridge district located in the county of Kent, United Kingdom. It is surrounded by the postcodes TN21, TN22, TN4, TN19, TN5, TN6 and TN14. It is made up of the seven distinct settlements of Brenchley, Groombridge, Horsmonden, Goudhurst, Lamberhurst, Marden, and Royal Tunbridge Wells.

TN20 covers a rural area which has a mix of small towns and villages, and the landscape is mainly agricultural with an abundance of farm land and a few woodlands. It also contains two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; Lambertshurst Watercress Beds and High Weald. The Royal Tunbridge Wells section of the postcode borders on the town of Tunbridge Wells, a popular tourist destination.

Residents of the TN20 postcode have access to a variety of amenities including several schools, libraries, medical centres, recreational venues and restaurants. There are several local attractions in the area including Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum, Groombridge Place, Tonbridge Castle, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, and Hever Castle. The area also hosts numerous festivals, fairs and events throughout the year.

TN20 is made up of several villages and towns located along the B2099 and A21 roads and the main railway lines connecting the area to London. Transport links in the area include the nearest train station, Tonbridge, and the High Speed rail link. The Tonbridge area is serviced by the 1, 2, 3, 12, 114, 130 and 266 bus routes. The closest airport is London Gatwick Airport, located approximately 33 miles away.

Although the area is predominantly rural, TN20 has been the subject of several high-profile developments in recent years. These include the new Tunbridge Wells Hospital, the Kings Hill development, various housing developments as well as several business parks and shopping centres.

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