Hale Street is in East Peckham, Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN12 5HX 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 Hale Street, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 5JB, TN12 5JA, TN12 5JE, TN12 5JL, TN12 5HU, TN12 5BF, TN12 5HQ, TN12 5JH, TN12 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN12 5HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.6% | 29.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 48% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 47.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 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 | 19.6% | 18.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 22.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 97% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hale Street was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.9% higher than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hale Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bourne and the 96th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Hale Street, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-30 | £217,164 |
| 4 Orchard Court, 151 Hale Street, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-02-21 | £292,845 |
| 133 Hale Street, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2010-09-09 | £506,573 |
| 157 Hale Street, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2007-10-05 | £233,505 |
| 159 Hale Street, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2007-05-24 | £240,553 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 962 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 | 2,473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 3,177 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School 147 Bow Road , Wateringbury ME18 5EA | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,993 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 | 2,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Tree Coffee Shop At Brookside Garden Centre | Brookside Garden Centre, Seven Mile Lane | 313 yd | |
| The Red Fort Gurkha Tonbridge | 14 Hale Street, East Peckham | 637 yd | |
| Barkaways-The Coffee Hut | Unit 6, Arnolds Business Park | 1,043 yd | |
| Village Cafe And Wine Bar | 1 Pound Road, East Peckham | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pound Fish Bar | 7 Old Road, East Peckham | 1,041 yd | |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza | 9 Old Road, East Peckham | 1,041 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet Kitchen | 5 Old Road, East Peckham | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Coop Welcome, 50 Pound Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Peckham Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PIPPIN ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| East Peckham Primary School Pound Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 944 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 594.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 577.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.