Old Road is in East Peckham, Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN12 5AS 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 Old Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 5ER, TN12 5AE, TN12 5AR, TN12 5AA, TN12 5AG, TN12 5AU, TN12 5EE, TN12 5EF, TN12 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN12 5AS 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 | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.8% | 30% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 45% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 7.2% | -10.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 36.7% | 54.2% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 7.1% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 31.4% | 16.4% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 27.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 89.4% | 94.9% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 94.5% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 72.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% higher than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bourne and the 118th highest crime rate of 404 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 risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Old Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-05-26 | £348,853 |
| 11 Old Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-05-03 | £485,388 |
| 17 Old Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-26 | £369,565 |
| 15 Old Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2013-09-26 | £406,924 |
| 17 Old Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2011-05-04 | £382,516 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 528 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 | 2,535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Community 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 | 4,069 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6JE | 3out of 4 | 4,132 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 | 4,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT | 3out of 4 | 5,249 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 | 4,548 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 | 1,759 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 | 89 yd | |
| Barkaways-The Coffee Hut | Unit 6, Arnolds Business Park | 554 yd | |
| The Red Fort Gurkha Tonbridge | 14 Hale Street, East Peckham | 597 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe At Branbridges | Unit 23A, Branbridges Industrial Estate | 698 yd | |
| Khan Spice | 2 Bullen Lane, East Peckham | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pound Fish Bar | 7 Old Road, East Peckham | 31 yd | |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza | 9 Old Road, East Peckham | 31 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet Kitchen | 5 Old Road, East Peckham | 31 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Coop Welcome, 50 Pound Road | 252 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Peckham Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PIPPIN ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| East Peckham Primary School Pound Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 646 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.