TN17 Postcode District
TN17 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Cranbrook Post town in Kent
The TN17 postcode district is located in the TN Tonbridge postal area, TN17 has a population of 14,304 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 52.36 square miles (135.60 square kilometres or 33,507.42 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of TN17. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the TN17 postcode district is Goudhurst, located in the county of Kent in England. The most significant post town in this postcode district is Cranbrook. Other significant settlements within the TN17 postcode district include Colliers Green, Frittenden, Horden, Kilndown, Round Green, Sissinghurst, Golford, Benenden, Iden Green, Rolvenden, and Rolvenden Layne.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector TN17 1, covers Goudhurst in Kent.
The sector TN17 2, covers Cranbrook and Sissinghurst and Frittenden and Goudhurst in Kent.
The sector TN17 3, covers Cranbrook in Kent.
The sector TN17 4, covers Benenden and Rolvenden and Rolvenden Layne and Iden Green in Kent.
The sector TN17 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is CRANBROOK.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Tunbridge Wells District (B) (589 postal codes), and finally, the Ashford District (B) area (70 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tenterden | 6.04 | ESE |
| Paddock Wood | 9.40 | NW |
| Wadhurst | 9.84 | W |
| Battle | 12.29 | SSW |
| Rye | 12.54 | SE |
| Maidstone | 12.65 | N |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 12.83 | WNW |
| Southborough | 13.64 | WNW |
| Tonbridge | 14.00 | WNW |
| Ashford | 14.50 | ENE |
| West Malling | 15.37 | NNW |
| Heathfield | 15.47 | WSW |
| Hastings | 16.28 | S |
| Crowborough | 17.07 | W |
| Snodland | 17.18 | NNW |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 17.58 | SSW |
| Lydd | 18.29 | ESE |
| New Romney | 18.47 | ESE |
| Sittingbourne | 19.00 | NNE |
| Gillingham | 19.27 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 685
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 3 | 162 |
| Goudhurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 1 | 116 |
| Benenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 72 |
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 52 |
| Sissinghurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 47 |
| Rolvenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 47 |
| Frittenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 44 |
| Goudhurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 25 |
| Iden Green | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 17 |
| Kilndown | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 17 |
| Rolvenden Layne | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 16 |
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 14 |
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 3 | 13 |
| Goudhurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 1 | 3 |
| Iden Green | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 3 |
| Golford | CRANBROOK | TN17 3 | 3 |
| Horden | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 3 |
| Goudhurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 1 | 3 |
| Frittenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 3 |
| Round Green | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 2 |
| Rolvenden Layne | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 2 |
| Rolvenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 2 |
| Sissinghurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 2 |
| Benenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 2 |
| Benenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 4 | 2 |
| Colliers Green | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 2 |
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 2 |
| Goudhurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 2 |
| Sissinghurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 1 |
| Frittenden | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 1 |
| Golford | CRANBROOK | TN17 3 | 1 |
| Sissinghurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 1 |
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 3 | 1 |
| Sissinghurst | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 1 |
| CRANBROOK | CRANBROOK | TN17 2 | 1 |
Street list for TN17
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CAUSTON ROAD | 259 |
| CRANE LANE | 121 |
| HENDLEY DRIVE | 37 |
| GODDARDS CLOSE | 33 |
| LURKINS RISE | 28 |
| PARK WOOD LANE | 28 |
| SISSINGHURST ROAD A262 | 28 |
| HUNTINGTON CLOSE | 27 |
| THE STREET | 27 |
| ANGLEY ROAD A229 | 26 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 674 |
| Shoplifting | 291 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 254 |
| Other theft | 185 |
| Burglary | 115 |
| Vehicle crime | 114 |
| Public order | 86 |
| Other crime | 52 |
| Drugs | 41 |
| Possession of weapons | 19 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | CRANBROOK | 40 | TN17 3EE | View map | |
| STONE STREET | CRANBROOK | 29 | TN17 3HF | View map | |
| CARRIERS ROAD | CRANBROOK | 9 | TN17 3JY | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | CRANBROOK | GOUDHURST | 7 | TN17 1AL | View map |
Schools in the district
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beaman Close , Cranbrook Road , Goudhurst , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 1DZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Common Road , Sissinghurst , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 2BH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Holman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Frittenden Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Frittenden Primary School , Frittenden , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 2DD
Headteacher: Ms nichola costello (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Colliers Green , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 2LR
Headteacher: Dr Josephine Hopkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
High Weald Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Angley Road , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 2PJ
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Jones (Interim Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Cranbrook School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Waterloo Road , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 3JD
Headteacher: Mr David Clark (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Belle Vue School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Jockey Lane , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 3JN
Headteacher: Ms Pam Ridgwell
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Carriers Road , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 3JZ
Headteacher: Miss Francesca Shaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Benenden Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rolvenden Road , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 4EH
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rolvenden Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hastings Road , Rolvenden , Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 4LS
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah O'Neill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Orthodontics Cranbrook | CRANBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE, 31 STONE STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3HF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Crane Dental Surgery | 57 HIGH STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3EE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Tanyard And Golding Dental Group | GOLDING HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3EJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Parsonage Surgery | BACK LANE, GOUDHURST, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 1AN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01580 211241 |
| 2 | Old School Surgery | RECTORY FIELDS, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3JB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01580 712476 |
| 3 | The Crane | RECTORY FIELDS, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3JB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01580 712260 |
| 4 | Orchard End | DOROTHY AVENUE, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3AY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01580 713622 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Jones Opticians | 25 STONE STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3HE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Hammond Optical Practice Ltd | THE HIGH STREET, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3RB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £775,764 | 62 | £786,646 | 67 | £963,263 | 65 | £854,407 | 52 |
| Semi-detached | £406,034 | 59 | £491,205 | 63 | £426,766 | 61 | £517,631 | 44 |
| Terraced | £364,843 | 29 | £329,911 | 39 | £381,825 | 39 | £334,188 | 32 |
| Flats | £287,960 | 11 | £219,272 | 11 | £248,436 | 18 | £282,069 | 18 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M20 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.07
Average Driving Distance: 15.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 655
M20 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.11
Average Driving Distance: 15.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 506
M20 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.35
Average Driving Distance: 17.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 409
M20 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.38
Average Driving Distance: 17.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 155
M20 J10A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.46
Average Driving Distance: 18.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 147
M20 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.30
Average Driving Distance: 17.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 652
M20 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.70
Average Driving Distance: 16.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 502
M26 J2A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.89
Average Driving Distance: 20.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M20 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.06
Average Driving Distance: 18.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 244
M20 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.79
Average Driving Distance: 22.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| TN17 1 | Cranbrook Delivery Office |
| TN17 2 | Cranbrook Delivery Office |
| TN17 3 | Cranbrook Delivery Office |
| TN17 4 | Cranbrook Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| T | N | 1 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| T | N | 1 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 4 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the TN17 postal code is CRANBROOK followed by Goudhurst, and Benenden.
The TN17 Postcode shares a border with TN3 (Langton Green, Lamberhurst, Groombridge), TN27 (Headcorn, Biddenden, Charing), TN30 (TENTERDEN, St. Michaels, Wittersham), TN12 (Paddock Wood, Staplehurst, Marden), TN18 (Hawkhurst, Sandhurst, Newenden) and TN31 (RYE, Camber, Northiam).
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