Tonbridge Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8SL 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 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8JN, ME16 8JQ, ME16 8JW, ME16 8SB, ME16 8SA, ME16 8JR, ME16 8SD, ME16 8AR, ME16 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 8SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 51.4% | -6.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 41.9% | 48.6% | 6.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 32.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 46.8% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 11% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 43.9% | 40.6% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 17.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.8% | 20.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 40.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 89.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 91.2% | 84.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tonbridge Road was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tonbridge Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 251st highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-05-09 | £725,000 |
| 72 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-04-14 | £573,061 |
| 72 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-08-28 | £509,597 |
| 78 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-12-14 | £281,751 |
| 88 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-06-29 | £287,189 |
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 501 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 | 501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 352 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter | The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road | 10 yd | |
| Rianos | 33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 317 yd | |
| Mughal Dynasty | 14 London Road, Maidstone | 499 yd | |
| The Gurkha Kitchen | Station Approach, Maidstone | 643 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 3 Milton Street, Maidstone | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Working Mens Club | 68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 121 yd | |
| First And Last Maidstone Limited | 40 Bower Place, Maidstone | 247 yd | |
| The White Horse | 46 London Road, Maidstone | 499 yd | |
| The Cellars Alehouse | The Old Brewery, Buckland Road | 607 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belash Tandoori | 73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 61 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 191 yd | |
| Jade House | 46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 191 yd | |
| M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza | M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge | 253 yd | |
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 910 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 598 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 639 yd |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 1,051 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.