Tonbridge Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8RL is located in the Fant & Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8RP, ME16 8HS, ME16 8PP, ME16 8FQ, ME16 8RT, ME16 8QX, ME16 8HU, ME16 8PS, ME16 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 8RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME16 8RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.6% | 54.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 24.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 13.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 19% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.5% | 19.8% | -3.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 24.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 84.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 80.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 80.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tonbridge Road was 409.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 312.2% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tonbridge Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 15th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,215,000 | 2020-03-19 | £1,413,281 |
| 3 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2019-03-08 | £1,193,722 |
| 3A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £522,000 | 2018-02-21 | £602,822 |
| 3A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-01-08 | £398,630 |
| 3 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-01-08 | £516,258 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 620 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gurkha Kitchen | Station Approach, Maidstone | 92 yd | |
| McDonalds | 2-8 Hart Street, Maidstone | 175 yd | |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd | Travelodge Maidstone Central, St Peters Street | 250 yd | |
| Thai Orchid | Bridges, The Broadway | 254 yd | |
| Rianos | 33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellars Alehouse | The Old Brewery, Buckland Road | 154 yd | |
| The White Horse | 46 London Road, Maidstone | 377 yd | |
| Westborough Working Mens Club | 68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 434 yd | |
| First And Last Maidstone Limited | 40 Bower Place, Maidstone | 513 yd | |
| Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner | 9 Fairmeadow, Maidstone | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Kebab And Pizza | 27 Hart Street, Maidstone | 175 yd | |
| Marino's | 29 Hart Street, Maidstone | 175 yd | |
| La Besta | Store For Unit 7 The Food Hall, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex | 322 yd | |
| The Madras Takeaway | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 322 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 642 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 794 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 815 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone | 892 yd | |
| London Cash And Carry | 116-120 Week Street, Maidstone | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 153 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 596 yd | |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 901 yd |
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 1,002 yd | |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.