13,401TOTAL POPULATION
5,872HOUSEHOLDS
5.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TN29 POSTCODE REGION

Tonbridge (TN29)

The TN29 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 608 individual postcodes.

There are 26 electoral wards in the TN29 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 Shepway Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in TN29 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 TN29 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TN29 postcode covers a large area of the Tonbridge district in Kent. It includes the towns of Appledore, Brenzett, Hamstreet, Ivychurch, New Romney, Old Romney, and Romney Marsh, as well as parts of East Guldeford and Ashford. This postcode area is also home to many nature reserves, such as RSPB Dungeness, Dungeness NNR, Ham Street Woods, Lade Pits, and Denge Marsh. It is surrounded by the river Rother on its west side, and the canal to Romney Marsh on its east side.

TN29 is a predominantly rural area, with vast amounts of agricultural land and is scattered with numerous villages. Some of the more popular villages include Burmarsh, Dymchurch, Lydd, St Mary's Bay, Woodchurch, and Brookland.

The TN29 postcode is known for its quaint pubs, tea rooms, and beautiful walks around the coast, countryside, and marshes. There is an abundance of fishing along the coast and rivers in the area, and a few National Trust properties to visit too. Nearby attractions include Camber Sands, Dungeness Lighthouse, and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park.

Recently, the TN29 postcode has become increasingly popular with house buyers, who are attracted to the area by its picturesque countryside, values, and leisure activities. Houses in this area are usually detached dwellings, located on large plots of land and with plenty of outside space, making it a great place to settle.

TN29 is excellent for commuters too –there are good road and rail links to nearby Ashford and local attractions like Folkestone, Dover, and Canterbury. With each town offering a wide range of amenities, shopping, and entertainment, this postcode has something for everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in TN29 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TN29Kent

Kent

The county of Kent

TN29 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 CodeTN29
Postal TownTonbridge
MSOA NameShepway 011
LSOA NameShepway 011D
CountyKent
RegionKent
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityShepway
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

TN29 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TN29, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Brenzett
Brenzett Green
Brookland
Burmarsh
Donkey Street
Dymchurch
Fairfield
Greatstone-on-Sea
Ivychurch
Jury's Gap
Kenardington
Lade
Littlestone-on-Sea
Lydd
Lydd-on-Sea
Newchurch
New Romney
Old Romney
Palmarsh
Romney Marsh
Royal Military Canal
Sly Corner
Snargate
Snave
St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary's Bay
Warehorne
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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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