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 miles
- Sutton 24.8 miles
- Crawley 20.1 miles
- Croydon 21.6 miles
- Hastings 22.2 miles
- Eastbourne 24.7 miles
- Maidstone 14 miles
- Gillingham 20.9 miles
- Grays 24.1 miles
- Chatham 19 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 0.2 miles
- Dartford 21.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Royal Tunbridge Wells Built-up area 0.2 miles
- St. John's Ward 0.5 miles
- Park Ward 0.9 miles
- High Brooms Ward 1 mile
- Sherwood Ward 1 mile
- Culverden Ward 1.1 miles
- Pantiles Ward 1.4 miles
- Southborough Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Rusthall Parish 1.6 miles
- Rusthall and Langton Green Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bidborough Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Speldhurst Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in St. James'
TN1 2RA, TN1 2NX, TN1 2XL, TN1 2HX, TN1 2EU, TN1 2JQ, TN4 9LG, TN1 2AS, TN1 2NQ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 19.6 miles
- London City Airport 27 miles
- High Brooms Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Tunbridge Wells Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near St. James' Ad
- Smith & Western Tunbridge Wells 4 1.2 miles
- Royal Wells Hotel 3 0.7 miles
- One Warwick Park Hotel 4 1 mile
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells 4 0.6 miles
- The Spa Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Russell Hotel 2 0.6 miles
- The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.9 miles
- The Tunbridge Wells Hotel 1.1 miles
- Accommodation at Salomons Estate 4 1.6 miles
- Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel 4 1.7 miles
Schools in St. James'
- St Barnabas C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hurst Wood Forest 1.4 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 1.6 miles
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 3.4 miles
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 3.7 miles
- Bayham Abbey Estate 4.3 miles
- Penshurst Place Historic site 4.6 miles
- Parsonage Wood Forest 5.4 miles
- Hayden Wood Forest 5.7 miles
- Hale Wood Forest 5.8 miles
- Pulans Wood Forest 5.8 miles
- Minepit Wood Forest 5.9 miles
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 6 miles