tonbridge TN6 Postcodes
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Tonbridge (TN6)
The TN6 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of East Sussex, and contains a total of 1218 individual postcodes.
There are 33 electoral wards in the TN6 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, 33% of people in TN6 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 TN6 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 TN6 postcode area covers parts of East Sussex and Kent, specifically the Tonbridge district. It includes post towns such as Crowborough, Uckfield, Hadlow, Hartfield, and Tunbridge Wells, and covers a total area of 173.13 square miles. TN6 is in the south east of England and borders Surrey and Greater London.
The majority of the TN6 postcode area is situated in East Sussex with Tunbridge Wells accounting for around 90% of the postcode's area. It includes the town of Tonbridge and surrounding villages such as Speldhurst, Groombridge, Southborough, and Leigh. The southeast of the postcode includes the Ashdown Forest, one of the few surviving remnants of ancient woodland in the weald and downland of southeast England.
Other towns in the TN6 area include Edenbridge, where the Kent and East Sussex Railway operates a heritage train service, Crowborough, a flourishing town and arts centre, and Hadlow, which includes a number of historic buildings. TN6 also includes outlying settlements such as Hartfield and High Hurstwood.
The postcode is popular with commuters, with excellent transport links including the A21 and A26 roads, regular trains to London Victoria and Cannon Street, and two international airports nearby - Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. There are also a number of leisure facilities in the region including golf courses, country parks, and National Trust properties. The area is renowned for its picturesque villages and historical market towns, with many attractions such as historical houses, art galleries, and craft centres.
TN6 is a popular residential area, with a range of property types from Georgian townhouses to modern apartments, as well as a number of new developments. As well as modern schools, there are also a number of independent schools in and around the postcode. Education provision also includes two further education colleges, MidKent College and East Sussex College Hastings Campus, making the area well served for higher education.
Demographics
East Sussex
TN6 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.
| Outward Code | TN6 |
| Postal Town | Tonbridge |
| MSOA Name | Wealden 004 |
| LSOA Name | Wealden 004B |
| County | East Sussex |
| Region | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wealden |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
TN6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TN6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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S, Tonbridge
Friday, May 27, 2022
KENT!! Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and many of these places are NOT in East Sussex, they are in Kent!! Get it right!
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.