Ferndale Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN2 3RR 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 Close Street dangerous?

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

Ferndale Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 3RR, 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 Close are based on 153 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 Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN2 3RR

Average Price
£229,664

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,283

Other
£238,041

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ferndale Close

Average Price
£236,570

Semi-Detached
£293,589

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£236,745

Other
£194,965

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ferndale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Dudley Lodge Ferndale Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-02-28	£184,964
26 Dudley Lodge Ferndale Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-04-04	£265,284
Penthouse Dudley Lodge Ferndale Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£267,500	2023-03-10	£282,377
21 Dudley Lodge Ferndale Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-11-10	£267,037
15 Dudley Lodge Ferndale Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-11-09	£213,629

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN2 3RR

Employment

TN2 3RR 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	348 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY	3out of 4	379 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hawkenbury Road , TN2 5BW	4out of 4	901 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA	3out of 4	992 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA	2out of 4	1,205 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,143 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ	4out of 4	1,453 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY	4out of 4	1,526 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	1,882 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL	4out of 4	2,021 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,053 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN	- not rated	2,018 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY	- not rated	2,086 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE	3out of 4	2,226 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS	4out of 4	2,302 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
Il Vesuvio Restaurant	Il Vesuvio, 112 Camden Road	406 yd
The Spice	161 - 163 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	406 yd
Pecorino Italian Restaurant	155 - 157 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	406 yd
Cafe Viva	149 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	406 yd
Hattusa Tunbridge Wells	Hattusa, 106 Camden Road	407 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Constitutional Club TW	Constitutional Club, 1 Sandrock Road	277 yd
Black Horse P H	Black Horse, 169 Camden Road	406 yd
The Allotment Pub	The Allotment, 90 St James Road	497 yd
Prince Of Wales	9 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	652 yd
The Royal Oak	92 Prospect Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	712 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Wok	138 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	381 yd
Pizza Gogo	Pizza Go Go, 141 Camden Road	414 yd
Mems Plaice Fish And Chips	1 Quarry Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	423 yd
MK Kitchen	Mei Mei, 111 Camden Road	430 yd
Perfect Charcoal Grill	109 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells	430 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer	33 - 37 Calverley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells		731 yd
Tesco	29 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells		923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Tunbridge Wells) Unit 4 Unit 4 Royal Victoria Place	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	598 yd
Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
Beechwood Sacred Heart School Pembury Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	930 yd
Calverley Grounds BOWLING PAVILION & GREEN CALVERLEY GROUNDS BOWLING PAVILION & GREEN CALVERLEY GROUNDS MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE	tennis courts	987 yd
Halo Gym SOUTHDOWN HOUSE SOUTHDOWN HOUSE ROCK VILLA ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,042 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	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.7%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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