Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN2 3RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.9%	-0.7%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	47.4%	48.1%	0.7%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	32.6%	30.5%	-2.1%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39.7%	46.9%	7.2%	44.2%	2.7%
Separated	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	11.7%	13.6%	1.9%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	12.1%	6.6%	-5.5%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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 (88.9%) 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	46.3%	58.8%	12.5%	48.4%	10.4%
Good health	39.3%	30.1%	-9.2%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	9.3%	8.4%	-0.9%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	3.3%	2.4%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 50.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.6%	13.8%	-0.8%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	4.9%	-3.9%	9.6%	-4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	13.8%	0.8%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	3.7%	2.9%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	8.1%	-1.9%	16.9%	-8.8%
Degree or Similar	43.9%	50.4%	6.5%	33.8%	16.6%
Other	8.8%	5.3%	-3.5%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.4%	4%	3.6%	2.5%	1.5%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
White	92.6%	84.6%	-8.0%	81.4%	3.2%
Other	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.9% 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	75.9%	70.9%	-5.0%	83.2%	-12.3%
European Union	11.1%	12.5%	1.4%	6.1%	6.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.5%	4.4%	2.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Middle East and Asia	7%	8.8%	1.8%	5.6%	3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	75.9%	70.7%	-5.2%	83.2%	-12.5%
10+ Years	1.1%	14.5%	13.4%	9.8%	4.7%
5-10 Years	5.6%	3.7%	-1.9%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	3.7%	4%	0.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Less than 2 years	13.7%	7.1%	-6.6%	1.9%	5.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.6%	76.7%	0.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	5.1%	1.5%	3.6%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	3.1%	0.3%	2.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	2.4%	1.2%	1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	4.4%	13.5%	-9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	2.7%	0.5%	2.2%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	10.1%	6.0%	4.1%

Safety

Is Ferndale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferndale was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Ferndale has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TN2 3RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ferndale are based on 109 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tunbridge Wells.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN2 3RL

Average Price
£620,605

Semi-Detached
£734,265

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£821,295

Flats/Maisonettes
£535,003

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ferndale

Average Price
£556,572

Semi-Detached
£506,053

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£767,147

Flats/Maisonettes
£411,540

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FerndaleStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
East House Ferndale House, 3 Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£808,750	2023-06-27	£843,040
Flat 1A Ferndale House, 3 Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£570,000	2022-10-14	£554,029
2 Ferndale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£615,000	2020-03-05	£774,750
Flat 2 Ferndale House, 3 Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£575,000	2017-11-23	£653,616
Flat 1A Ferndale House, 3 Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£500,000	2017-08-17	£552,141

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN2 3RL

Employment

TN2 3RL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	66
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	12
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Education	15
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	9
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sandrock Road , TN2 3PR	4out of 4	239 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY	3out of 4	471 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hawkenbury Road , TN2 5BW	4out of 4	780 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA	3out of 4	968 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Claremont Primary School Banner Farm Road , TN2 5EB	4out of 4	1,159 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG	4out of 4	1,209 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ	4out of 4	1,521 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY	4out of 4	1,575 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	1,983 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH	4out of 4	2,062 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD	- not rated	1,055 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN	- not rated	1,907 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY	- not rated	2,093 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE	3out of 4	2,263 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS	4out of 4	2,404 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hattusa Tunbridge Wells	Hattusa, 106 Camden Road	397 yd
Il Vesuvio Restaurant	Il Vesuvio, 112 Camden Road	402 yd
Charlie's Angels Kitchens	Charlies Angels Kitchens, 86 Camden Road	415 yd
The Fish Works	103 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	436 yd
Whippet	145 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	438 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Constitutional Club TW	Constitutional Club, 1 Sandrock Road	286 yd
Black Horse P H	Black Horse, 169 Camden Road	449 yd
The Royal Oak	92 Prospect Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	588 yd
Prince Of Wales	9 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	599 yd
The Allotment Pub	The Allotment, 90 St James Road	614 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Wok	138 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	408 yd
Tunbridge Wells Fish And Chips	92 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	410 yd
La Chooza Peri Peri	88 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	421 yd
Spice Fusion	94 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	421 yd
MK Kitchen	Mei Mei, 111 Camden Road	434 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	33 - 37 Calverley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	689 yd
Tesco	29 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	885 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Great Hall Arcade, Mount Pleasant Road	1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Tunbridge Wells) Unit 4 Unit 4 Royal Victoria Place	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	563 yd
Calverley Grounds BOWLING PAVILION & GREEN CALVERLEY GROUNDS BOWLING PAVILION & GREEN CALVERLEY GROUNDS MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE	tennis courts	878 yd
Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD	grass pitches	901 yd
Beechwood Sacred Heart School Pembury Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	940 yd
Halo Gym SOUTHDOWN HOUSE SOUTHDOWN HOUSE ROCK VILLA ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TN2 3RL