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The postcode TN3 8BL is located in Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TN3 8BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TN3 8BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 TN3 8BL as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to TN3 8BL is Neills Road which is centered 41 m away.
The closest railway station is Frant Rail Station, 5.05 km away.
The closest primary school to TN3 8BL (for ages 11 and under) is Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 4, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Uplands Community College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 28, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of TN3 8BL is The Hopbine and is 6.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 14, 2021.
80% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TN3 8BL 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 TN3 8BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TN3 8BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TN3 8BL
| 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 TN3 8BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 2.41 km |
| Wadhurst CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 3.16 km |
| Uplands Community College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 3.46 km |
| Sacred Heart School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.67 km | |
| Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 5.95 km |
| Stonegate Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 6.36 km |
| Frant Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 6.61 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2014) | 6.77 km |
| Oakley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 6.99 km |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 7.35 km |
| Pembury School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 7.37 km |
| Beechwood School | Independent school | 3-19 | 7.46 km | |
| Skinners' Kent Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 9, 2016) | 7.55 km |
| Horsmonden Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 7.62 km | |
| Claremont Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2009) | 7.73 km |
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2014) | 7.99 km |
| Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 8.02 km |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2008) | 8.09 km |
| The Mead School | Independent school | 3-11 | 8.18 km | |
| Temple Grove Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 8.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TN3 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilndown Community Shop | Exempt October 21, 2005 | 4.5 km | |
| The Small Holding | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 9, 2022 | 4.72 km | |
| Bassetts Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 5.24 km | |
| Blue Boys SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 5.24 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 5.24 km | |
| Café Noventina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 5.54 km | |
| Charrington Fruit Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 5.61 km | |
| Bedgebury Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 6.36 km | |
| The Hopbine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 6.62 km | |
| Trottenden Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2006 | 6.88 km | |
| The Halfway House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 7.15 km | |
| Hammonds Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 7.17 km | |
| The Star | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2022 | 7.29 km | |
| Goudhurst Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2016 | 7.3 km | |
| Heath Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 7.31 km | |
| The Gun And Spitroast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 7.31 km | |
| Playtime | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2017 | 7.34 km | |
| Three Chimneys Farm B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2008 | 7.35 km | |
| Brenchley And Matfield Primary School Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2017 | 7.35 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd At Brenchley & Matfield C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 7.35 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TN3 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Frant Rail Station | 5.05 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.43 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.44 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TN3 8BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Yewtree Green | 59 m | |
| Toll Wood | 297 m | |
| Broadwell Wood | 394 m | |
| Burr's Wood | 492 m | |
| Free Heath | 494 m | |
| Rowland Wood | 624 m | |
| Shepherd's Ward Wood | 636 m | |
| Maitland's Wood | 639 m | |
| Sawpit Wood | 663 m | |
| Huntershall Wood | 801 m | |
| Owlscastle Wood | 877 m | |
| Hook Green Wood | 882 m | |
| Millpond Wood | 886 m | |
| Four Acre Wood | 980 m | |
| Skent's Wood | 1.01 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TN3 8BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 20% | 80% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 80% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 80% |
| 300+ Mbps | 80% | 80% |
Energy usage data for TN3 8BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.08831400 |
| Longitude | 0.36188300 |
| OS Easting | 565509 |
| OS Northing | 0134764 |
| 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 | Goudhurst and Lamberhurst |
| 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: 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 | E33043591 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tunbridge Wells 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tunbridge Wells 011D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |