25,809TOTAL POPULATION
12,108HOUSEHOLDS
5.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TN39 POSTCODE REGION

Tonbridge (TN39)

The TN39 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of East Sussex, and contains a total of 811 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the TN39 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 Rother Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in TN39 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 TN39 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TN39 postcode is a postcode district located in Tonbridge, a large market town in the English county of Kent. It covers a stretch of the ancient Roman road called Watling Street, which runs from Canterbury to Dover. The TN39 district has a population of 14,629 people according to the 2011 census.

TN39 is located just south of Borough Green and near the A21 and M25 motorways. Popular nearby attractions include various rural walks, local farms, Penshurst Place and Hever Castle and Gardens. Older buildings, such as Tonbridge Castle, the Pantiles fountain and several ancient churches, also add to the area's charm.

The TN39 postcode extends to a variety of villages in the Tonbridge and Malling borough. These include West Peckham, East Peckham, Golden Green, East Malling, West Malling, Addington, Plaxtol, Sole Street, Kemsing and Offham. Its borders resemble a irregular Y shape, with the east, south and west areas of the postcode all converging near the M25.

The TN39 district has a variety of residential and commercial properties. It offers an eclectic mix of retail outlets, high street banks, restaurants, pubs and cafes. It is also home to a variety of services and businesses, such as hairdressers, plumbers, decorators and automotive dealerships. In addition, there are also several primary and secondary schools in the TN39 district.

Recreational areas include the Tonbridge Indoor Swimming Pool, Tonbridge Skate Park and Tonbridge Puzzle Park, a large adventure playground run by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. There are also several cycle routes in the area, taking in views of the local countryside and surrounding villages. The nearby Penshurst Place Estate also offers a number of footpaths and trails.

Finally, TN39 is served by several bus routes, as well as the London Midland commuter train line. There is a local station at Marden, for trains running to London Bridge, London Cannon Street, Hastings, Ashford International and beyond.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in TN39 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TN39East Sussex

East Sussex

The county of East Sussex

TN39 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.

East Sussex Postal Town Map
Outward CodeTN39
Postal TownTonbridge
MSOA NameRother 009
LSOA NameRother 009B
CountyEast Sussex
RegionEast Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityRother
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TN39 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TN39, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bexhill
Cooden
Crowhurst
Glenleigh Park
Gotham
East Sussex
Henley's Down
Hooe Common
Little Common
Lower Street
Lunsford's Cross
Ninfield
Old Town
Pebsham
Russell's Green
Sidley
The Highlands
Watermill
Whydown
Browse Postcodes in TN39

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (TN) and estimated address.

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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