Tonbridge Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8TR 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 8TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8NJ, ME16 8TT, ME16 8TJ, ME16 8NL, ME16 8DQ, ME16 0LJ, ME16 0US, ME16 8NQ, ME16 0UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 8TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 36% | 39.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 45% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.3% | 39.6% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 41% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 31.9% | 27.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 25.5% | 16.6% | 1.6% | 23.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 60.5% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 65.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 65.8% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 25% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 65.6% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 19.8% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 14.2% | 1.2% | 13.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 17.6% | 1.7% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tonbridge Road was 155.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% higher than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tonbridge Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 75th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-31 | £317,686 |
| 368 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2022-07-25 | £309,496 |
| 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-03-03 | £162,847 |
| 368 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2015-07-17 | £297,873 |
| 366 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-05-07 | £259,943 |
ME16 8TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barming Primary School Belmont Close , Barming ME16 9DY | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Cafe | Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrew's Road | 162 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go/China Go Go | 310 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 227 yd | |
| Melad Tandoori Ltd | 452 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 367 yd | |
| Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College | Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park | 542 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 5, Hermitage Walk | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 44 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 7 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 190 yd | |
| Maidstone Best Kebab | 255 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 390 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Hermitage Walk | 638 yd | |
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 7 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 227 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 529 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7, Hermitage Walk | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School FANT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Gatland Recreation Ground WOODFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 489 yd | |
| Barming Heath SPRINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 834 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 927 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.