Tonbridge Road is in East Peckham, Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN12 5JS 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 Tonbridge Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 5JT, TN12 5JU, TN12 5LB, TN12 5JP, TN12 5JR, TN12 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN12 5JS 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 | 46.9% | 49.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50.8% | -2.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TN12 5JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 24.8% | 28.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 53.3% | -14.6% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 46.9% | 50.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 14.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 91.5% | 96% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 96% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tonbridge Road was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tonbridge Road has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bourne and the 26th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2007-10-22 | £555,090 |
| 181 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2004-06-04 | £539,604 |
| 181 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2000-03-30 | £597,945 |
| 181 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 1999-12-17 | £625,041 |
TN12 5JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadlow Primary School Hadlow , TN11 0EH | 3out of 4 | 3,122 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 | 3,493 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Primary School Five Oak Green Road , Five Oak Green TN12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6JE | 3out of 4 | 3,890 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 | 3,635 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT | 3out of 4 | 4,999 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 | 3,734 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 | 2,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Spice | 2 Bullen Lane, East Peckham | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Of Kent | 226 Tonbridge Road, East Peckham | 15 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.