St. James'
Ward in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.139, 0.272 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 59 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01892 (Tunbridge Wells) |
St. James' ward sits close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, combining rows of Victorian and Georgian terraces with some later infill and small blocks of flats. It has a largely residential feel punctuated by local shops, pubs and cafés, and lies within easy reach of the town’s green spaces and conservation areas.
The ward’s character is shaped by the wider spa‑town history of Tunbridge Wells, with good access to places like Calverley Park and the historic Pantiles. The local economy is focused on retail, hospitality and professional services, many residents commute to London, and a mix of active community groups and neighbourhood events give the area a quietly civic, village‑within-a-town social feel.
Postcode districts covering St. James'
Most populated places nearby
- Bexley 23 miles37 km
- Sutton 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Crawley 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Croydon 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Hastings 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Eastbourne 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Maidstone 14 miles22.6 km
- Gillingham 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Grays 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Chatham 19 miles30.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Dartford 21.3 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Royal Tunbridge Wells Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- St. John's Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Park Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- High Brooms Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sherwood Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Culverden Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pantiles Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Southborough Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rusthall Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Rusthall and Langton Green Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bidborough Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Speldhurst Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in St. James'
TN1 2LA, TN4 9JN, TN1 2HR, TN2 3SQ, TN1 2AP, TN4 9FR, TN1 2RX, TN2 3SJ, TN1 2GE … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 19.6 miles31.5 km
- London City Airport 27 miles43.4 km
- High Brooms Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Tunbridge Wells Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels near St. James' Ad
- Smith & Western Tunbridge Wells 4 1.2 miles2 km
- One Warwick Park Hotel 4 1 mile1.7 km
- Royal Wells Hotel 3 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells 4 0.6 miles0.9 km
- The Spa Hotel 4 1.3 miles2 km
- Russell Hotel 2 0.6 miles1 km
- The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Tunbridge Wells Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Accommodation at Salomons Estate 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
Schools in St. James'
- St Barnabas C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hurst Wood Forest 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 1.6 miles2.5 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 3.4 miles5.5 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 3.7 miles6 km
- Bayham Abbey Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Penshurst Place Historic site 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hale Wood Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 6 miles9.7 km