Carpenters Lane is in Hadlow, Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN11 0EJ is located in the Bourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carpenters Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN11 0EW, TN11 0EN, TN11 0DY, TN11 0HW, TN11 0EQ, TN11 0LG, TN11 0EL, TN11 0DQ, TN11 0HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN11 0EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.3% | 36.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 26.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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 | 25% | 26.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 27% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 98.1% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 97% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 96.7% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carpenters Lane was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carpenters Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bourne and the 178th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Carpenters Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-29 | £315,970 |
| 32 Carpenters Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2023-12-18 | £344,516 |
| 1 Carpenters Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2020-03-13 | £576,945 |
| 5 Carpenters Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-12-18 | £324,487 |
| 31 Carpenters Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2013-11-25 | £534,701 |
TN11 0EJ 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Junior School Hunt Road , TN10 4BB | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Higham School Lane , Hunt Road TN10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Hunt Road , TN10 4BB | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Peckham Primary School 130 Pound Road , East Peckham TN12 5LH | 2out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Rural Community School Tonbridge Road , TN11 0AU | 2out of 4 | 459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Christie School White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | 2out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow College Tonbridge Road , Hadlow TN11 0AL | - not rated | 409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas De La Rue School Shipbourne Road , TN11 9NP | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ | - not rated | 4,818 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waveney School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 4,975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Kebab And Fish Bar | The Hadlow Fryer, High Street | 285 yd | |
| Weathered And Worn | High Street, Hadlow | 289 yd | |
| A.S.W. Staff Canteen | Weathered And Worn, High Street | 289 yd | |
| Hadlow Parish Council Community Breakfast | The Parish Hall, School Lane | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow College Bar - The Tipsy Tow | Hadlow College, Tonbridge Road | 258 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 87 Carpenters Lane, Hadlow | 581 yd | |
| The Rose Revived | Rose Revived, Ashes Lane | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadlow School HADLOW PRIMARY SCHOOL HADLOW PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Hadlow College TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Williams Field Recreation Area WILLIAMS FIELD RECREATION GROUND WILLIAMS FIELD RECREATION GROUND MARSHALL GARDENS | grass pitches | 592 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 117.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.