13,145TOTAL POPULATION
5,474HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£45,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TN8 POSTCODE REGION

Tonbridge (TN8)

The TN8 postcode area is located in the Tonbridge postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 806 individual postcodes.

There are 59 electoral wards in the TN8 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 Sevenoaks Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in TN8 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 TN8 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


TN8 is the postcode for the Tonbridge district in Kent, UK. It covers the towns of Edenbridge, Four Elms, Hildenborough, Levels Cross, Leigh and Penshurst, in the heart of rural Kent.

TN8 is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is home to many farms and historical sites. The Tonbridge District Council has designated much of the area as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, meaning it's one of Britain's protected areas, offering habitats for some of England's rarest wildlife.

TN8 is an area with a rich history dating back to Roman times, with a number of historic buildings situated in the region, including Penshurst Place and Penshurst Estate. These properties are popular among tourist visitors, offering opportunities to explore and learn more about the area's past.

The region is well connected, with the M25 and M26 motorways not far away, while public transport is provided by Tonbridge station, which connects the area to London and beyond.

TN8 is a popular place to live due to its close proximity to larger towns and cities. With a vibrant local community and a broad range of leisure activities including golf, bowls, and a range of excellent restaurants and pubs, TN8 is a great place to enjoy the countryside.

Education is also well provided for in the region, with both primary and secondary schools situated within TN8. These schools are rated highly in Ofsted reports, offering excellent quality of education and facilities for students.

The area is also known for its award-winning vineyards and fruit farms, such as Hush Heath Estate and Biddenden Vineyards, both of which have won accolades for their wines. The region is also home to the renowned Porters Gin, a distillery based just outside Tonbridge, which has been crafting award-winning gins since 2006.

TN8 is a region with something for every visitor; from its historical sites and great pubs to its thriving community and nature, there is much to explore and experience. With its lower than average house prices and easy access to London and the rest of the South East, the Tonbridge district is a great place to live and visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in TN8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TN8Kent

Kent

The county of Kent

TN8 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 CodeTN8
Postal TownTonbridge
MSOA NameSevenoaks 014
LSOA NameSevenoaks 014E
CountyKent
RegionKent
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySevenoaks
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TN8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TN8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bayley's Hill
Blackham
Bough Beech
Bough Beech Reservoir
Brasted Chart
Charcott
Chiddingstone
Chiddingstone Causeway
Chiddingstone Hoath
Cooper's Corner
Cowden
Crockham Hill
Cross Keys
Eden
Eden
Edenbridge
Fordcombe
Four Elms
French Street
Froghole
Goathurst Common
Goodley Stock
Hall's Green
Hammerwood
Hanging Bank
Haxted
Hever
Hill Hoath
Hoath Corner
Holtye
Horshoe Green
Hosey Hill
How Green
Ide Hill
Limpsfield Chart
Markbeech
Marlpit Hill
Marsh Green
Medhurst Row
Moorhouse Bank
Mowshurst
Penshurst
Pootings
Puddledock
Saint's Hill
Salmans
Sevenoaks Common
Sevenoaks Weald
Smart's Hill
Stick Hill
Teasley Mead
The Chart
Toys Hill
Troy Town
Walter's Green
Weller's Town
White Post
Whitley Row
Wickhurst
Winkhurst Green
Browse Postcodes in TN8

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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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