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The postcode TN12 8LA is located in Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TN12 8LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TN12 8LA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TN12 8LA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to TN12 8LA is Orchard Way which is centered 78 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Gun and Spitroast and is 242 m away. The closest railway station is Paddock Wood Rail Station, 5.65 km away.
The closest primary school to TN12 8LA (for ages 11 and under) is Horsmonden Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bethany School.
The local pub for residents of TN12 8LA is Horsmonden Social Club and is 144 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 15, 2012.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 96% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TN12 8LA is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TN12 8LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TN12 8LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TN12 8LA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TN12 8LA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsmonden Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 185 m | |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 3.16 km |
| Bethany School | Independent school | 11-18 | 3.66 km | |
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2014) | 3.76 km |
| Mascalls Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 4.71 km |
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 5.33 km |
| Paddock Wood Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 5.42 km | |
| Marden Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 5.42 km | |
| St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 5.78 km |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 5.8 km |
| The Quest School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (March 15, 2018) | 6.97 km |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 7.36 km |
| Pembury School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 7.43 km |
| Capel Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 7.72 km |
| Kent College Pembury | Independent school | 3-19 | 7.97 km | |
| High Weald Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (April 3, 2019) | 8.08 km |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 8.4 km |
| Belle Vue School | Special school | 11-19 | 8.51 km | |
| Staplehurst School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 8.62 km |
| Oakley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 8.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TN12 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsmonden Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2012 | 144 m | |
| Horsmonden Kindergarten | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2009 | 185 m | |
| Impact Food Group At Horsmonden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 185 m | |
| Playtime | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2017 | 205 m | |
| Heath Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 277 m | |
| The Gun And Spitroast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 277 m | |
| Hononton Cottage Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2011 | 1.86 km | |
| The Castle Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 2.13 km | |
| The Halfway House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 2.22 km | |
| Pittlands Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 5, 2017 | 2.43 km | |
| Terry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 8, 2021 | 2.58 km | |
| Brenchley Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2005 | 2.65 km | |
| The Little Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2019 | 2.69 km | |
| Café Noventina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 2.71 km | |
| Wonderchup Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2017 | 2.76 km | |
| Trottenden Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2006 | 2.8 km | |
| Tanner Farm Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2007 | 3.12 km | |
| Brenchley Pre School Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2013 | 3.12 km | |
| Grays Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 3.12 km | |
| Kinderversity Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 1, 2021 | 3.12 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TN12 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| The Gun and Spitroast | 242 m | |
| The Gun and Spitroast | 245 m | |
| The Gun and Spitroast | 246 m | |
| The Gun and Spitroast | 269 m | |
| Furnace Lane | 321 m | |
| Paddock Wood Rail Station | 5.65 km | |
| Paddock Wood Rail Station | 5.68 km | |
| Marden Rail Station | 5.81 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 40.74 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.65 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TN12 8LA - Data from Dec 2021
| Sandy Field Shaw | 412 m | |
| Wellwish Wood | 832 m | |
| Hollow Field Shaw | 846 m | |
| Coldwell Shaw | 1.02 km | |
| Sprivers Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Furnace Pond | 1.08 km | |
| Brick Kiln Shaw | 1.15 km | |
| Shirrenden Wood | 1.24 km | |
| Cowden Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Cacketts Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Jackson's Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Limbourne Shaw | 1.5 km | |
| Wet Moles Shaw | 1.51 km | |
| Calves Lodge Shaw | 1.62 km | |
| Yewtree Wood | 1.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TN12 8LA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.3 Mbps | 62.2 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.3 Mbps | 15.4 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 4% | 100% | 67.4 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 96% | 96% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TN12 8LA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.13934100 |
| Longitude | 0.43265100 |
| OS Easting | 570277 |
| OS Northing | 0140599 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Tunbridge Wells |
| County Electorial Division | Tunbridge Wells Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Brenchley and Horsmonden |
| Local Authority District | Tunbridge Wells |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000116 |
| Travel To Work Area | Tunbridge Wells |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
West Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Horsmonden BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33043593 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tunbridge Wells 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tunbridge Wells 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |