tonbridge TN3 Postcodes
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Tonbridge (TN3)
The TN3 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 711 individual postcodes.
There are 98 electoral wards in the TN3 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 Tunbridge Wells Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in TN3 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 TN3 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 TN3 postcode covers the Tonbridge district in England. It is an area of approximately 21.28 square miles and is divided into several postcode sectors, including TN30, TN31, TN38 and TN39.
It is generally situated in the hills on the outskirts of the neighbouring town of Tonbridge, close to Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. It includes notable villages such as Bidborough, Hadlow, Hildenborough, Speldhurst, Tonbridge, and Dunton Green.
The area is classified as a semi-rural market town, with a large local population and a lot of commuting to nearby large cities such as London, Brighton and Maidstone. The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport, approximately an hour away by car.
The area also comes under the jurisdiction of the Medway Council, the administrative body of the north Kent area of Medway, with its own representative councillors and mayor. The population of the area is around 26,000 people.
The TN3 postcode is a largely residential area with a good mix of properties, from Victorian and Edwardian mansions to modern family homes and apartment blocks. It is known for its excellent transport links, with rail stations such as Tonbridge, Hildenborough and Dunton Green all within easy reach of the postcode.
The area also offers a range of leisure and recreational facilities, from golf courses and country parks to leisure centres and swimming pools. Shopping is plentiful in the postcode, with numerous high street and independent stores and several supermarkets.
There are many good schools located within the TN3 postcode, including primary schools, secondary schools and selective sixth-form colleges. The area also has numerous churches, ranging from the historic St Peter's Church in Tonbridge to the Grade II listed St Mary's Church in Hadlow.
The TN3 postcode is an attractive area in the hills on the outskirts of Tonbridge, offering an array of leisure and shopping opportunities, transport links, and excellent schools. It is a great place to live and work, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 90%WORKING
- 10%UNEMPLOYED
10% of people in TN3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 92%WHITE
- 8%NON-WHITE
92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Kent
TN3 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 | TN3 |
Postal Town | Tonbridge |
MSOA Name | Tunbridge Wells 006 |
LSOA Name | Tunbridge Wells 006C |
County | Kent |
Region | Kent |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Tunbridge Wells |
Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
TN3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TN3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.