Lakewood Drive is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN2 3FH is located in the Sherwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 2015-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakewood Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN2 3JG, TN2 3FA, TN2 3TR, TN2 3TT, TN2 3TX, TN2 3TP, TN2 3JA, TN2 3JQ, TN2 3FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN2 3FH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 61% | 41.9% | -19.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 39.3% | 20.7% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 56.2% | 14.1% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 26.3% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 31% | 18.5% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.8% | 11.4% | -12.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 37.6% | 26.2% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 10% | 3.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.1% | 72.7% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 68% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 12.7% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 68.1% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.4% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakewood Drive was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakewood Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 127th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Lakewood Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-09-07 | £252,272 |
| 17 Lakewood Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-18 | £250,498 |
| 9 Lakewood Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-04-27 | £200,361 |
| 21 Lakewood Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2020-07-10 | £265,522 |
| 7 Lakewood Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-12-12 | £223,556 |
TN2 3FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School The Avenue , Knights Wood TN2 3GS | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 922 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 | 2,036 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,219 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 | 5,119 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 | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,264 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 | 934 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre | Unit 3, North Farm Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Virgin Active, Knights Way | 1,064 yd | |
| Odeon Cinema | Knights Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1,064 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Bowlplex, Knights Way | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Friar | 2 Friars Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 379 yd | |
| Ariana Kebab And Pizza | 58 Liptraps Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit A1/A2 North Trading Estate, Longfield Road | 998 yd | |
| Asda | Longfield Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| The Skinners' Kent Academy SANDOWN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Gymnastics Club Kent (Closed) Unit 3 Unit 3 Longfield Road | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Tunbridge Wells) UNIT 5-6 UNIT 5-6 KNIGHTS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 968 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.