Rankine Road is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN2 3BH 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 Rankine Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN2 3PL, TN2 3BL, TN2 3BB, TN2 3DD, TN2 3BD, TN2 3BN, TN2 3AG, TN2 3BA, TN2 3UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN2 3BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49% | 53.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51% | 46.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN2 3BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 28.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 45.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around TN2 3BH this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 9.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 32.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 22.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 12.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -23.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.9% | 93.3% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.4% | 92.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 44.7% | 13.5% | 31.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.2% | 37.2% | 28.0% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rankine Road was 115.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% higher than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rankine Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 53rd highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rankine Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1999-11-12 | £307,792 |
The percentage of student residents living in TN2 3BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School The Avenue , Knights Wood TN2 3GS | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,822 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 | 4,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 371 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre | Unit 3, North Farm Road | 417 yd | |
| Pierre Loti Cafe | Three Ways Cafe, 283 Upper Grosvenor Road | 633 yd | |
| Tigers Gymnastics Club | Tigers Gymnastics Centre Cic, Unit 5 | 661 yd | |
| McDonalds | Crown House, Dowding Way | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 520 yd | |
| The Brick Works | 102 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Kebab And Pizza | 58 Liptraps Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 224 yd | |
| Happy Friar | 2 Friars Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 632 yd | |
| Marinos Fish Bar | 62 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 671 yd | |
| Shahen Balti House | 165 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 723 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 167 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit A1/A2 North Trading Estate, Longfield Road | 711 yd | |
| Asda | Longfield Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 712 yd | |
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 859 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, The Fountains Retail Park | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Gymnastics Club Kent (Closed) Unit 3 Unit 3 Longfield Road | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| St Matthew'S High Brooms C Of E Primary School POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 935 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.