Pound Road is in East Peckham, Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN12 5BG 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 Pound Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 5BQ, TN12 5EG, TN12 5AX, TN12 5AU, TN12 5BP, TN12 5BW, TN12 5EQ, TN12 5AA, TN12 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN12 5BG is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 46.3% | 45.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 54.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 5BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 25.7% | 26.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 56.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 50.4% | 45.7% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 20.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 20.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 97.6% | 99% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 99% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Road was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bourne and the 57th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Pound Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2004-08-10 | £471,956 |
| 40 Pound Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2003-12-12 | £329,451 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 354 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 | 2,703 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | 3out of 4 | 3,720 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 | 4,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6JE | 3out of 4 | 4,276 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 | 4,337 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT | 3out of 4 | 5,395 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 | 4,387 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 | 1,935 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 | 110 yd | |
| The Red Fort Gurkha Tonbridge | 14 Hale Street, East Peckham | 668 yd | |
| Barkaways-The Coffee Hut | Unit 6, Arnolds Business Park | 714 yd | |
| Khan Spice | 2 Bullen Lane, East Peckham | 724 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe At Branbridges | Unit 23A, Branbridges Industrial Estate | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pound Fish Bar | 7 Old Road, East Peckham | 155 yd | |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza | 9 Old Road, East Peckham | 155 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet Kitchen | 5 Old Road, East Peckham | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Coop Welcome, 50 Pound Road | 69 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Peckham Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PIPPIN ROAD | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| East Peckham Primary School Pound Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 465 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.