Tunbridge Wells vs Wealden
A side-by-side comparison of the Tunbridge Wells and Wealdenlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Wealden is the more populous; council tax is lower in Tunbridge Wells; Wealden has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Tunbridge Wells | Wealden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,313 | 160,151 |
| Density | 348/km² | 192/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,446 | £2,728 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 76% | 81% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 57% |
| Aged 65+ | 19% | 27% |