The Hurst is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN2 3HX 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 The Hurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN2 3DE, TN2 3HU, TN2 3HS, TN2 3BZ, TN2 3DA, TN2 3BX, TN2 3TW, TN2 3TP, TN2 3TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN2 3HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN2 3HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 27.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 60.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 45% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 47.4% | 36.7% | -10.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.6% | 19.8% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 13.4% | -11.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 25.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 91.3% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 93.8% | 90.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hurst was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Hurst has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 8th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Hurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-12-08 | £671,826 |
| 7 The Hurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-26 | £396,901 |
| 4 The Hurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-11-25 | £454,560 |
| 1 The Hurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2021-09-27 | £486,777 |
| 2 The Hurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-19 | £483,841 |
TN2 3HX 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School The Avenue , Knights Wood TN2 3GS | 3out of 4 | 874 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 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 1,200 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 | 1,817 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,078 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 | 4,854 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 | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 3,135 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 | 698 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre | Unit 3, North Farm Road | 751 yd | |
| McDonalds | Crown House, Dowding Way | 838 yd | |
| Pierre Loti Cafe | Three Ways Cafe, 283 Upper Grosvenor Road | 893 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7D, The Fountains Retail Park | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 497 yd | |
| The Brick Works | 102 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Kebab And Pizza | 58 Liptraps Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 169 yd | |
| Happy Friar | 2 Friars Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 458 yd | |
| Shahen Balti House | 165 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 978 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 167 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 978 yd | |
| Happy Harvest Chinese Take Away | 171 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit A1/A2 North Trading Estate, Longfield Road | 773 yd | |
| Asda | Longfield Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 774 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, The Fountains Retail Park | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Gymnastics Club Kent (Closed) Unit 3 Unit 3 Longfield Road | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Tunbridge Wells) UNIT 5-6 UNIT 5-6 KNIGHTS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| The Skinners' Kent Academy SANDOWN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.