Liptraps Lane is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN2 3AB is located in the Sherwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN2 3TL, TN2 3AQ, TN2 3TJ, TN2 3UF, TN2 3BY, TN2 3AG, TN2 3AE, TN2 3AA, TN2 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN2 3AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54.6% | 52.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 30% | 35.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 45.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25% | 16.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 34.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 87% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 80.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 80.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liptraps Lane was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Liptraps Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 94th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littledene Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-02-28 | £486,055 |
| Old Barn Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-05-14 | £394,463 |
| Old Barn Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-11-30 | £349,714 |
| Liptraps Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2003-06-16 | £1,194,313 |
| Liptraps Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 1998-04-16 | £1,393,548 |
TN2 3AB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Powder Mill Lane , High Brooms TN4 9DY | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School The Avenue , Knights Wood TN2 3GS | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Station | High Brooms Railway Station, North Farm Road | 481 yd | |
| Pierre Loti Cafe | Three Ways Cafe, 283 Upper Grosvenor Road | 612 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre | Unit 3, North Farm Road | 683 yd | |
| Two Penny Blue | 155 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 732 yd | |
| Tigers Gymnastics Club | Tigers Gymnastics Centre Cic, Unit 5 | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 250 yd | |
| The Brick Works | 102 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 638 yd | |
| The Allotment Pub | The Allotment, 90 St James Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Kebab And Pizza | 58 Liptraps Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 153 yd | |
| Happy Friar | 2 Friars Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 354 yd | |
| Shahen Balti House | 165 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 693 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 167 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 693 yd | |
| Happy Harvest Chinese Take Away | 171 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 833 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit A1/A2 North Trading Estate, Longfield Road | 947 yd | |
| Asda | Longfield Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Gymnastics Club Kent (Closed) Unit 3 Unit 3 Longfield Road | health and fitness suite | 794 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.