Postcode TN1 2RE is located in an urban city, within the St James' ward of Tunbridge Wells in the South East region, and forms part of the Tunbridge Wells Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells Central is £62,411 per year. The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Calverley Park.
Tunbridge Wells Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Tunbridge Wells Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tunbridge Wells Central is £62,411 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN1 2RE.
Tunbridge Wells Central near TN1 2RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Tunbridge Wells | N/A | Walking directions to Tunbridge Wells |
| 0.9 mi | High Brooms | N/A | Walking directions to High Brooms |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Calverley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Calverley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Calverley Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Calverley Grounds |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,093,706.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £787,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £248,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £612,500 |
| Terraced | 39 | £355,500 |
10 year median price trend in St James'
In the TN1 2RE postcode area, located within Tunbridge Wells Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN1 2RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2UN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Local Shop | 105 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2HQ | Walking directions to Premier Local Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Dunorlan Park Stores | Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4EQ | Walking directions to Dunorlan Park Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Dunorlan Park Stores | Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4EQ | Walking directions to Dunorlan Park Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Tunbridge Wells district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TN1 2RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gavin Barrass
St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Martin
Tunbridge Wells - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.