Postcode TN17 2QA (Tunbridge Wells)

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The postcode TN17 2QA is located in Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TN17 2QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TN17 2QA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 TN17 2QA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to TN17 2QA is Chalk Lane which is centered 256 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Chalk Lane and is 28 m away.

The closest primary school to TN17 2QA (for ages 11 and under) is Colliers Green Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 7, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is High Weald Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on April 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of TN17 2QA is The Peacock and is 1 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 29, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cranbrook Fish Bar and is 2.33 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 31, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 49.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for TN17 2QA is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TN17 2QA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TN17 2QA, and the approximate distance away.

Chalk Lane 256 m
Glassenbury Road 1.71 km
B2085 1.71 km
A262 2.51 km
B2079 3.79 km
A229 10.42 km
A21 15.32 km
A20 18.22 km
M20 18.33 km
A26 23.21 km
A259 46.69 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TN17 2QA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TN17 2QA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
972 m
High Weald Academy Requires improvement
(April 3, 2019)
1.88 km
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School Good
(April 26, 2017)
2.21 km
Belle Vue School 2.32 km
Cranbrook School Outstanding
(April 29, 2015)
2.58 km
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 20, 2014)
2.84 km
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Good
(February 6, 2018)
3.28 km
Bethany School 3.3 km
Dulwich Prep Cranbrook 3.97 km
Benenden School 5.92 km
Horsmonden Primary Academy 6.35 km
Staplehurst School Good
(January 26, 2022)
6.42 km
Frittenden Church of England Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
6.55 km
Marlborough House School 6.91 km
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
7.11 km
St Ronan's School 7.13 km
Marden Primary Academy 7.15 km
Benenden Church of England Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
7.65 km
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
8.27 km
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Good
(November 15, 2018)
9.35 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TN17 2QA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Nuttyogoo Manufacturers/packers Exempt
May 26, 2021
972 m
The Contract Dining Company At Colliers Green C Of E Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 2, 2005
972 m
The Peacock Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
1 km
Cuisine Studio Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 19, 2020
1.68 km
Hartley Coffee House & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 28, 2022
1.68 km
ISS Facility Services Education School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
1.88 km
Cranbrook RFC Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
1.92 km
Woodpeckers Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2017
2.13 km
Cranbrook Church Of England Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 18, 2021
2.21 km
Cranbrook Primary Out Of School Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 26, 2016
2.21 km
Taywell Farm Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
May 30, 2019
2.32 km
Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
2.32 km
Cranbrook Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 31, 2019
2.33 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
2.34 km
Cramp Institute Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2012
2.34 km
The Cranbrook Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 4, 2020
2.34 km
Wintex Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
2.38 km
Pages Newsagents Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 7, 2021
2.4 km
M & S Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 13, 2019
2.41 km
The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 20, 2021
2.41 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TN17 2QA - Data from Apr 2022

Chalk Lane Bus Stop/Station 28 m
Chalk Lane Bus Stop/Station 37 m
The Peacock Bus Stop/Station 985 m
The Peacock Bus Stop/Station 1 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 34.55 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 47.2 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 47.2 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TN17 2QA - Data from Dec 2021

Wents Wood Woodland Or Forest 303 m
Dunley Wood Woodland Or Forest 613 m
Degg's Wood Woodland Or Forest 651 m
Cook's Wood Woodland Or Forest 674 m
Christmas Pie Wood Woodland Or Forest 740 m
Coney Wood Woodland Or Forest 744 m
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Coalpit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Old Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Burnt Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Hare Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Gravel Pit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Square Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Footway Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TN17 2QA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 49.4 Mbps 78.83 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.1 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 60.8 15
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.11061300
Longitude 0.50848000
OS Easting 575690
OS Northing 0137583
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16293
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Maidstone and The Weald
County Electorial Division Cranbrook ED
Electoral Ward Benenden and Cranbrook
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000116
Travel To Work Area Tunbridge Wells

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33043605
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Tunbridge Wells 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Tunbridge Wells 013A
Output Area / Small Area 1B2