Joyce Close is in Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN17 3LZ is located in the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Joyce Close, Cranbrook, TN17 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN17 3NA, TN17 3ER, TN17 3EN, TN17 3ES, TN17 3LU, TN17 3DT, TN17 3EP, TN17 3DH, TN17 3LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN17 3LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 55% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 23.9% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 50.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 38.6% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 15.5% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 42.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 94.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 90.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 90.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joyce Close was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Joyce Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden and the 135th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Joyce Close, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-05-21 | £310,000 |
| 7 Joyce Close, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-06-27 | £646,011 |
| 29 Joyce Close, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2024-02-23 | £527,976 |
| 8 Joyce Close, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-08-18 | £612,482 |
| 25 Joyce Close, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2023-07-13 | £776,587 |
TN17 3LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TN17 3LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN17 3LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School Carriers Road , TN17 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Common Road , Sissinghurst TN17 2BH | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Colliers Green , TN17 2LR | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Beaman Close , Cranbrook Road TN17 1DZ | 4out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Weald Academy Angley Road , TN17 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook School Waterloo Road , TN17 3JD | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue School Jockey Lane , Cranbrook TN17 3JN | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Coursehorn , TN17 3NP | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benenden School Cranbrook Road , Benenden TN17 4AA | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's, 33 High Street | 369 yd | |
| Jumeira Indian Restaurant | 3 High Street, Cranbrook | 427 yd | |
| Food For Thought | Imber Court, High Street | 433 yd | |
| Kypseli | 15 Stone Street, Cranbrook | 513 yd | |
| George Hotel | Stone Street, Cranbrook | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramp Institute | Cramp Institute, High Street | 243 yd | |
| Larkins Alehouse Ltd | Larkins Alehouse, 7 High Street | 436 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn, High Street | 448 yd | |
| Cranbrook RFC | Angley Road, Cranbrook | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Fish Bar | Weald Place, Carriers Road | 413 yd | |
| Wintex | Wintex, Carriers Road | 442 yd | |
| M & S Kebab & Pizza | Carriers Road, Cranbrook | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-Operative Food, High Street | 283 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Weald Academy ANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| The Weald Sports Centre ANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Cranbrook School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| The Ball Field ROSE BANK ROSE BANK WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Cranbrook School Pitches QUAKER LANE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Tomlin Ground ANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 124 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.