The Freehold is in East Peckham, Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN12 5AD is located in the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury 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 The Freehold, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 5AJ, TN12 5AH, TN12 5AL, TN12 5AQ, TN12 5AN, TN12 5PB, TN12 5BY, TN12 5AB, TN12 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN12 5AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 50.3% | 53.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 TN12 5AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 27.1% | 29.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 55.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 50.6% | 52.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 12.3% | 5.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.9% | 20.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 23% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 96.3% | 95.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Freehold was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Freehold has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bourne and the 69th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Freehold, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-04-16 | £417,112 |
| 37 The Freehold, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2012-10-15 | £366,805 |
| 29 The Freehold, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-02-27 | £430,058 |
TN12 5AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5AD 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Peckham Primary School 130 Pound Road , East Peckham TN12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Darman Lane , Laddingford ME18 6BL | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Vicarage Road , Yalding ME18 6DP | 3out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | 3out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6JE | 3out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,638 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest School Bell 3 , The Hop Farm TN12 6PY | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cafe And Wine Bar | 1 Pound Road, East Peckham | 291 yd | |
| The Red Fort Gurkha Tonbridge | 14 Hale Street, East Peckham | 366 yd | |
| Barkaways-The Coffee Hut | Unit 6, Arnolds Business Park | 443 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe At Branbridges | Unit 23A, Branbridges Industrial Estate | 641 yd | |
| Khan Spice | 2 Bullen Lane, East Peckham | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pound Fish Bar | 7 Old Road, East Peckham | 234 yd | |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza | 9 Old Road, East Peckham | 234 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet Kitchen | 5 Old Road, East Peckham | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Coop Welcome, 50 Pound Road | 374 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Peckham Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PIPPIN ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| East Peckham Primary School Pound Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 668 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.