Old Rectory Lane is in Staplehurst, Tonbridge and in Maidstone district. TN12 0AF is located in the Staplehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Rectory Lane, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, TN12 0AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 0AZ, TN12 0AY, TN12 0AX, TN12 0BG, TN12 0FE, TN12 0AU, TN12 0BE, TN12 0AR, TN12 0BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN12 0AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 54.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 45.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 27.7% | 25% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 45.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 14.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 14.4% | 18.4% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 36.8% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 90.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 90.9% | 88.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Rectory Lane was 228.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.4% higher than the Staplehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Rectory Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Staplehurst and the 44th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwell House Old Rectory Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-07-03 | £698,076 |
| The Maples Old Rectory Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2008-04-25 | £800,322 |
| Staplehurst Cottage Old Rectory Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2007-02-02 | £531,126 |
| Staplehurst Cottage Old Rectory Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2004-07-22 | £514,550 |
| The Maples Old Rectory Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 1997-07-30 | £991,710 |
TN12 0AF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN12 0AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst School Gybbon Rise , Staplehurst TN12 0LZ | 2out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frittenden Church of England Primary School Frittenden Primary School , TN17 2DD | 3out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Primary Academy Goudhurst Road , Marden TN12 9JX | - not rated | 5,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Colliers Green , TN17 2LR | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin Coffee | 3 Milestone Buildings, High Street | 283 yd | |
| Bleu Steakhouse | High Street, Staplehurst | 311 yd | |
| Jumeira Indian Restaurant | 17 The Parade, Staplehurst | 339 yd | |
| Greggs | 5 - 7 The Parade, Staplehurst | 400 yd | |
| Subway | 5 - 7 The Parade, Staplehurst | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | High Street, Staplehurst | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Wok | High Street, Staplehurst | 171 yd | |
| Chequers Fish Bar | The Parade, Staplehurst | 293 yd | |
| Happy Valley | High Street, Staplehurst | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club Frittenden Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 264 yd |
| Staplehurst School GYBBON RISE | swimming pool | 558 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.