Higham Lane, Tonbridge, TN10 4BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN10 4BS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	52.5%	49.6%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	47.5%	50.4%	2.9%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TN10 4BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.6%	17.1%	0.5%	37.9%	-20.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	62.9%	1.2%	44.2%	18.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.3%	6.1%	-0.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	13.8%	12.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	6.1%

Health

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	45.5%	38.6%	-6.9%	48.4%	-9.8%
Good health	25.9%	39.4%	13.5%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	20.5%	15.5%	-5.0%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	6.1%	5.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.3%	21.2%	-2.1%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9.8%	-0.9%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	13.9%	-1.9%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	9.4%	3.9%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	13.9%	6.0%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	31.6%	28.2%	-3.4%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	5.1%	3.7%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	95.6%	89.9%	-5.7%	81.4%	8.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% 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	93.9%	87.6%	-6.3%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	1.3%	1.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	87.3%	-6.3%	83.2%	4.1%
10+ Years	0%	10.1%	10.1%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	62.7%	46.2%	16.5%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Higham Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higham Lane was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Cage Green & Angel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Higham Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Cage Green & Angel and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TN10 4BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Higham Lane are based on 121 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tonbridge And Malling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Higham Lane, Tonbridge, TN10 4BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN10 4BS

Average Price
£692,839

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£692,839

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higham Lane

Average Price
£692,014

Semi-Detached
£544,869

Terraced
£595,960

Detached
£749,606

Flats/Maisonettes
£690,886

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higham LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
77 Higham Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2017-06-30	£671,581
71 Higham Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2015-05-21	£662,386
73 Higham Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2015-04-10	£748,157
65 Higham Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2014-07-04	£633,107
65 Higham Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2011-06-01	£660,180

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN10 4BS

Employment

TN10 4BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN10 4BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Construction	8
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Junior School Hunt Road , TN10 4BB	- not rated	343 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary School Higham School Lane , Hunt Road TN10 4BB	3out of 4	343 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Infant School Hunt Road , TN10 4BB	- not rated	428 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT	- not rated	995 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT	3out of 4	995 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hugh Christie School White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU	- not rated	1,211 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU	2out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadlow Rural Community School Tonbridge Road , TN11 0AU	2out of 4	2,732 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE	3out of 4	3,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE	- not rated	3,132 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hadlow College Tonbridge Road , Hadlow TN11 0AL	- not rated	2,859 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW	- not rated	4,044 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT	- not rated	1,054 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ	- not rated	1,636 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waveney School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU	- not rated	1,961 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas De La Rue School Shipbourne Road , TN11 9NP	- not rated	1,965 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX	- not rated	2,025 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TMC	Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane		240 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kitchen Sixteen	16 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge	298 yd
Dalchini	10 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge	298 yd
Diamond Fish Bar	14 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge	298 yd
The Mandarin	12 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge	298 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd	17 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge		298 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodlands Primary School Hunt Road	grass pitches	329 yd
Hugh Christie School WHITE COTTAGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	885 yd
Ridge View School (Closed) Cage Green Road		995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TN10 4BS