11,194TOTAL POPULATION
4,576HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TN26 POSTCODE REGION

Tonbridge (TN26)

The TN26 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 607 individual postcodes.

There are 100 electoral wards in the TN26 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, 26% of people in TN26 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 TN26 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TN26 is a postcode district located in the Tonbridge district of Kent, England. The district is comprised of four post towns which include Cranbrook, Goudhurst, Hawkhurst and Ticehurst. The postcode district is surrounded by the TN20, TN25 and TN27 postcode districts.

The TN26 postcode district is mainly rural in nature, with a variety of small farms, hedgerows and fields rather than residential streets. The area has several churches, including St Laurence Church in Cranbrook and All Saints in Hawkhurst. Additionally, there are several pubs in Hawkhurst, including the Four Horseshoes, the Gun Inn and the King's Head.

The area is home to several places of interest. Scotney Castle, a stately home and National Trust property is just south of Lamberhurst, while across the border in East Sussex lies Bedgebury Pinetum, a collection of coniferous trees. The area is also home to Bewl Water, a 1250 acre reservoir offering a range of outdoor activities, including sailing, windsurfing and birding.

TN26 is also home to three nature reserves - Bedgebury Pinetum, Bewl Water and Scotney Castle - offering visitors opportunities to explore the wildlife of the area. There's also plenty of walking routes, ranging from easy strolls through the rolling countryside to challenging hikes led by local rangers.

But TN26 is more than just a picture postcard. It's also home to a diverse range of local businesses, ranging from farm shops and artisan bakeries to traditional craft workshops. Additionally, visitors can explore the vibrant art and music scene, with art galleries, music festivals and live music venues dotted throughout the district.

So whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a vibrant arts scene, TN26 has something for everyone. With easy access to London, it's the perfect destination for a memorable escape.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in TN26 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TN26Kent

Kent

The county of Kent

TN26 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.

Kent Postal Town Map
Outward CodeTN26
Postal TownTonbridge
MSOA NameAshford 005
LSOA NameAshford 005D
CountyKent
RegionKent
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityAshford
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

TN26 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TN26, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldington Frith
Appledore
Appledore Heath
Ashford
Bethersden
Biddenden Green
Bilsington
Bliby
Bockhanger
Bonnington
Boughton Lees
Brattle
Brenzett Green
Brissenden Green
Broad Oak
Broad Tenterden
Bromley Green
Brook Street
Bulleign
Bybrook
Chamber's Green
Chequertree
Chilmington Green
Clap Hill
Daniel's Water
Durrant Green
Eastwell Park
Egerton Forstal
Fir Toll
Further Quarter
Great Chart
Haffenden Quarter
Hamstreet
High Halden
Hinxhill
Hothfield
Kempe's Corner
Kenardington
Kennington
Kingsnorth
Leigh Green
Little Chart
Little Chart Forstal
London Beach
Maltman's Hill
Mersham
Middle Quarter
Mundy Bois
Naccolt
Newchurch
Newland Green
Park Hill
Pluckley
Pluckley Thorne
Potters Corner
Potter's Forstal
Ram Lane
Reading Street
Ripper's Cross
Robhurst
Romney Marsh
Rooting Street
Royal Military Canal
Ruckinge
Sevington
Shadoxhurst
Shirkoak
Sly Corner
Small Hythe
Smarden
Snargate
Snave
South Ashford
South Stour
South Willesborough
Stanhope
St Michaels
Stone Cross
Stone Hill
Stubb's Cross
Tanden
Tenterden
The Forstal
The Leacon
The Quarter
The Quarter
The Stocks
The Warren
Townland Green
Tuesnoad
Tutt Hill
Warehorne
Westwell
Westwell Leacon
Willesborough
Willesborough Lees
Wissenden
Wittersham
Woodchurch
Worten
Yardhurst
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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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A dad-of-three who said unemptied bins had become nothing short of a nightmare has resorted to paying for his rubbish to be taken away.

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Hangars can accommodate wide body jets up to the size of a Boeing 767.

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Jobless figures spike as uncertainty grips economy

There has been an increase in the number of unemployed across Kent and Medway, according to the latest figures.

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Swiss investor snaps up grade-A office scheme let to Virgin Atlantic until 2032.

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A clothing company's new branch will open its doors to customers for the first time this weekend.

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