TN11 9SJ is in Roughway, Tonbridge and Tonbridge And Malling district. TN11 9SJ 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 Roughway, Tonbridge, TN11 9SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN11 9SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 TN11 9SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.6% 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 | 21.6% | 19.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 66.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 56.8% | 61.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around TN11 9SJ this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 50.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 96.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.2% | 89.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TN11 9SJ was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Borough Green & Platt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
TN11 9SJ has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Borough Green & Platt and the 44th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Bank, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-05-07 | £657,901 |
| Swallow Cottage, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2018-07-11 | £741,953 |
| Swallow Cottage, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2013-03-08 | £840,647 |
| Swallow Cottage, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2005-03-04 | £938,864 |
TN11 9SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TN11 9SJ 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaxtol Primary School School Lane , Plaxtol TN15 0QD | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipbourne School Stumble Hill , Shipbourne TN11 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | 3out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereworth Community Primary School 39 the Street , Mereworth ME18 5ND | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Higham School Lane , Hunt Road TN10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,732 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Christie School White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | 3out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 5,302 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kentish Rifleman | Kentish Rifleman, Dunks Green Road | 698 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 7.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 7.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.