Postcode TN2 5RP (Tunbridge Wells)

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The postcode TN2 5RP is located in Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TN2 5RP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TN2 5RP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 TN2 5RP as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to TN2 5RP is School Rise which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Showfields Library and is 217 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 371 m away at Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway) The closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells Rail Station, 1.32 km away.

The closest primary school to TN2 5RP (for ages 11 and under) is Broadwater Down Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 21, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 28, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of TN2 5RP is The Spotted Dog and is 6.75 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on September 21, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for TN2 5RP 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 TN2 5RP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TN2 5RP, and the approximate distance away.

School Rise 48 m
Underwood Rise 54 m
Cobbett's Ride 89 m
Hunters Way 169 m
Stuart Close 200 m
Broadwater Lane 204 m
The Goodwins 205 m
Broad Oak Close 210 m
Showfields Road 213 m
Leicester Drive 216 m
Broadwater Rise 231 m
Tudor Court 237 m
Broadmead 253 m
Broadcroft 258 m
Sidney Close 263 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TN2 5RP

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 TN2 5RP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Broadwater Down Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
0 m
The Mead School 597 m
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
849 m
Claremont Primary School Outstanding
(March 27, 2009)
1.47 km
The Wells Free School Good
(June 18, 2019)
1.87 km
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 20, 2014)
2.13 km
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Outstanding
(March 27, 2008)
2.21 km
Rose Hill School 2.22 km
Bishops Down Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.22 km
Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.37 km
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Good
(October 4, 2018)
2.41 km
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Outstanding
(June 28, 2012)
2.51 km
Holmewood House School 2.56 km
The Skinners' School Good
(November 17, 2021)
2.59 km
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.76 km
Frant Church of England Primary School Good
(January 27, 2022)
2.79 km
Broomhill Bank School Good
(March 7, 2018)
2.93 km
Beechwood School 2.99 km
St Gregory's Catholic School 3.15 km
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
3.3 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TN2 5RP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Juddwood Farm Shop And Kitchen Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 27, 2018
6.37 km
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 28, 2021
6.6 km
The Speedy Kitchen Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
6.72 km
The Spotted Dog Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2021
6.75 km
Tonbridge Town Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
6.98 km
Kieron's Game Retailers - other 4
Good
November 15, 2021
6.99 km
Nourish Contract Catering @ Nexus School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
7.09 km
Vauxhall Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 23, 2020
7.18 km
Bassetts Farm Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
7.18 km
Blue Boys SF Connect Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 30, 2019
7.18 km
Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 7, 2021
7.18 km
The Bottle House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 14, 2022
7.38 km
Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2020
7.44 km
Barnes Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 15, 2021
7.57 km
The Leicester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
October 7, 2021
7.58 km
Caterlink Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.62 km
Fir Tree House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 30, 2018
7.65 km
Kingdom Woodland Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
7.7 km
Penhurst Place And Gardens (Porcupine Pantry And Gift Shop) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
7.71 km
The Schools At Somerhill School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 3, 2021
7.71 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TN2 5RP - Data from Apr 2022

Showfields Library Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Showfields Library Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Willow Tree Road Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Devonshire Close Bus Stop/Station 277 m
Willow Tree Road Bus Stop/Station 285 m
Linden Park Road Taxi Rank 673 m
Tunbridge Wells Rail Station Taxi Rank 1.3 km
Tunbridge Wells Rail Station Taxi Rank 1.35 km
Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway) Metro/Tram 371 m
Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway) Metro/Tram 372 m
Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway) Metro/Tram 405 m
Tunbridge Wells Rail Station Rail 1.32 km
Tunbridge Wells Rail Station Rail 1.35 km
Frant Rail Station Rail 3.45 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 29.24 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 29.25 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 29.26 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TN2 5RP - Data from Dec 2021

Strawberry Hill Hill Or Mountain 746 m
Cold Bath Inland Water 861 m
Tunbridge Wells Common Woodland Or Forest 937 m
Victoria Grove Woodland Or Forest 966 m
Three Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 994 m
Rumbers Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Hargate Forest Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Bishop's Down Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Friezland Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Ramslye Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Ruffet Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Calverly Grounds Urban Greenspace 1.55 km
Happy Valley Valley 1.65 km
Sussex Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TN2 5RP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.12030400
Longitude 0.25205100
OS Easting 557709
OS Northing 0138080
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8862
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Tunbridge Wells
County Electorial Division Tunbridge Wells South ED
Electoral Ward Broadwater
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Royal Tunbridge Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Royal Tunbridge Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33043588
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Tunbridge Wells 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Tunbridge Wells 010A
Output Area / Small Area 4A2