TN12 8BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TN12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case TN which means Tonbridge.
- Postal District. In our case TN12.
- Postal Sector. In our case TN12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area TN is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the TN12 8BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is MARDEN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TN12 8BQ postcode have the street address of Grovehurst Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TN12 8BQ postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!
It is situated within the post town of TONBRIDGE within the old postal county of Kent.
TN12 8BQ is within Capel Cross.
The TN12 8BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TN12 8BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in TN12 8BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for TN12 8BQ
| Latitude | 51.1397649989 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.452373955985 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for TN12 8BQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 136 High Weald, Royal Tunbridge Wells | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 188 Maidstone & The Weald of Kent | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for TN12 8BQ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 36.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 47.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 45.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TN12 8BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For TN12 8BQ
| Average Mbps | 34.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
TN12 8BQ has an average download speed of 34 Megabits per second (Mbps).
943 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
10% of postcodes (121,440) have slower broadband speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,062,258) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For TN12 8BQ
| Average Mbps | 6.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
TN12 8BQ has an average upload speed of 6.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (134,240) have slower upload speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,046,751) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of TN12 8BQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Horsmonden Primary School
Address: Horsmonden Primary School, Back Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8NJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TN12 8BQ
BRENCHLEY & MATFIELD DENTAL PRAC
Address: BRENCHLEY ROAD, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 7NY
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH GREEN, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9HR
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 MAIDSTONE ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6DG
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: :
BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: OFFENS DRIVE, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0LB
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FORGE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0AH
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE BOWER, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0BL
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TN12 8BQ
HEATH PHARMACY
Address: MAIDSTONE ROAD, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, TN12 8JJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 722217
THE PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GOUDHURST, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 1AG
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 211245
MARDEN PHARMACY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9DP
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 831495
PADDOCK WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 12 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, TN12 6EL
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 833203
STAPLEHURST PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0AA
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 891528
CRANBROOK PHARMACY
Address: WHITE LION HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CRANBROOK, TN17 3DF
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 713292
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TN12 8BQ
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 3 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6EN
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: :
ELAINE M YORWARTH OPTOMETRIST
Address: 70 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6DP
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: :
PETER JONES OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CHURCH GATE COTTAGES, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0AX
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
THE HAMMOND OPTICAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: THE HIGH STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3RB
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
PETER JONES OPTICIANS
Address: 25 STONE STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3HE
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: :
LINDA POPE OPTICIANS
Address: VENTURE HOUSE, RYE ROAD, HAWKHURST, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN18 4EY
Distance: 6.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TN12 8BQ
FIRETHORN
Address: LAMBERHURST ROAD, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 8LP
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
OLD PARSONAGE SURGERY
Address: BACK LANE, GOUDHURST, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 1AN
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01580 211241
HOWELL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 7NQ
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 722007
MARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH GREEN, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 9HP
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 831257
WOODLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1-7 ALLINGTON ROAD, PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 6AX
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 833331
LAMBERHURST
Address: THE SURGERY, LAMBERHURST DOWN, LAMBERHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN3 8EX
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01892 890800
Transport Links near TN12 8BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: TN12 8BQ
- Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood station, Station Approach, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6ERDistance: 5.15 milesDriving Time: 11.15 minutes - Marden (Kent)
Marden station, Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HSDistance: 5.39 milesDriving Time: 9.82 minutes - Yalding
Yalding station, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HNDistance: 7.76 milesDriving Time: 14.41 minutes - Beltring
Beltring station, Beltring Road, Beltring, Kent, TN12 6QHDistance: 8.05 milesDriving Time: 15.58 minutes - Staplehurst
Staplehurst station, Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QRDistance: 8.96 milesDriving Time: 16.59 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near TN12 8BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TN12 8BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TN12 8BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Tunbridge Wells Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Greg Clark |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TN12 8BQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Tunbridge Wells District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Tunbridge Wells District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Tunbridge Wells District at the following link Tunbridge Wells District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tunbridge Wells District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Tunbridge Wells District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TN12 8BQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilHouse Sales in TN12 8BQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £1,325,000 | £1,325,000 | £1,325,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £1,400,000 | £795,000 | £1,097,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the TN12 8BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the TN12 8BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Church Road, Paddock Wood, TONBRIDGE, TN12 6EX | 6.04 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Station Road, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0QE | 7.69 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, CRANBROOK, TN18 4JB | 11.10 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Waitrose |
| Tesco, Queens Road, Hawkhurst, CRANBROOK, TN18 4HG | 11.12 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Tesco |
| Morrisons, St. Saviours Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NN | 13.56 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TN12 8BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Boys, Nr Tunbridge Wells, TN12 7HE | 4.34 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Blue Boys |
| 68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ | 9.87 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to 68-70 Week Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 15.43 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 16.99 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to 247 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dowding Way, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 3UY | 7.38 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to McDonald's, Dowding Way, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 3UY |
| McDonald's, Cannon Lane, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1PP | 8.25 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to McDonald's, Cannon Lane, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1PP |
| McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA | 9.45 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA |
| McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR | 9.71 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dowding Way, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 3UY | 7.38 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to KFC Tunbridge Wells - The Fountain Business Pk |
| KFC, High Street, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1AP | 8.60 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to KFC Tonbridge - High Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 9.71 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 9.91 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 14.79 miles | Directions from TN12 8BQ to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |