Oakwood Rise is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN2 3HQ 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 Oakwood Rise, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN2 3HB, TN2 3HH, TN2 3JN, TN2 3HY, TN2 3HZ, TN2 3HG, TN2 3HP, TN2 3HE, TN2 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN2 3HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.6% | 38.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 48.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 65.6% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 27.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3HQ this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 4.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 5.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.6% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 58.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 74.1% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 89.4% | 72.8% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 14.6% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 72.9% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Rise was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakwood Rise has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 154th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oakwood Rise, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-12-02 | £343,938 |
| 8 Oakwood Rise, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2012-06-22 | £412,457 |
| 8 Oakwood Rise, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2005-04-18 | £459,607 |
| 2 Oakwood Rise, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2001-09-21 | £442,253 |
| 2 Oakwood Rise, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1995-03-10 | £491,905 |
TN2 3HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
TN2 3HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 237 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Kent Primary School The Avenue , Knights Wood TN2 3GS | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 813 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 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,806 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 | 1,281 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 | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,394 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 | 4,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College Pembury Old Church Road , Pembury TN2 4AX | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | Virgin Active, Knights Way | 698 yd | |
| Odeon Cinema | Knights Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 698 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Bowlplex, Knights Way | 698 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 7A, The Fountains Retail Park | 723 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7D, The Fountains Retail Park | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Kebab And Pizza | 58 Liptraps Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 488 yd | |
| Happy Friar | 2 Friars Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit A1/A2 North Trading Estate, Longfield Road | 615 yd | |
| Asda | Longfield Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 617 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, The Fountains Retail Park | 723 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Great Lodge Retail Park, Longfield Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Gymnastics Club Kent (Closed) Unit 3 Unit 3 Longfield Road | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Tunbridge Wells) UNIT 5-6 UNIT 5-6 KNIGHTS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 834 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.