Tonbridge Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8TT 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 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8TR, ME16 8TJ, ME16 8NJ, ME16 0LJ, ME16 0US, ME16 8TP, ME16 0UU, ME16 8NL, ME16 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8TT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 36.3% | 41.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 42.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 50.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 9.9% | 5.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 14.4% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 38.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 82.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 92.5% | 81.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 81.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tonbridge Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tonbridge Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 198th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 The Coach Yard, 372A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-10-04 | £221,843 |
| Flat 6 The Coach Yard, 372A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-04 | £199,322 |
| Flat 2 The Coach Yard, 372A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-03 | £234,813 |
| Flat 28 The Coachyard, 372A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-06-08 | £268,551 |
| Flat 20 The Coach Yard, 372A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-03-31 | £231,769 |
ME16 8TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barming Primary School Belmont Close , Barming ME16 9DY | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,811 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 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,289 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 | 328 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,666 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 | 166 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go/China Go Go | 310 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 229 yd | |
| Melad Tandoori Ltd | 452 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 390 yd | |
| Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College | Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park | 524 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 5, Hermitage Walk | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 80 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 35 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 203 yd | |
| Maidstone Best Kebab | 255 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 392 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Hermitage Walk | 609 yd | |
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 35 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 529 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 488 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7, Hermitage Walk | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School FANT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 244 yd |
| Gatland Recreation Ground WOODFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 462 yd | |
| Barming Heath SPRINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 820 yd |
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 928 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 | 6.1% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.