Ribston Gardens, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN12 6BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	48%	49.1%	1.1%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	52%	50.9%	-1.1%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 6BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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%	25.4%	-0.3%	37.9%	-12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	52.8%	-5.3%	44.2%	8.6%
Separated	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	9.1%	10.9%	1.8%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	5.7%	6.6%	0.9%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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	47.8%	47.7%	-0.1%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	35.1%	37%	1.9%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	12.4%	11.8%	-0.6%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	3.9%	3.5%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	22%	20.3%	-1.7%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	11.3%	-3.2%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	15.9%	-2.0%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	17.9%	2.0%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	20.6%	27.9%	7.3%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	5.4%	2.3%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.8%	97.6%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	94.7%	93.6%	-1.1%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	3.1%	2.1%	-1.0%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	94.6%	0.8%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	1.1%	4.6%	3.5%	9.8%	-5.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.5%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Ribston Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribston Gardens was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Paddock Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ribston Gardens has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Paddock Wood and the 147th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TN12 6BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ribston Gardens are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tunbridge Wells.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ribston Gardens, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN12 6BA

Average Price
£434,645

Semi-Detached
£434,645

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ribston Gardens

Average Price
£450,035

Semi-Detached
£450,009

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£450,862

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ribston GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Ribston Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-10-23	£366,409
6 Ribston Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-10-10	£483,457
40 Ribston Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£427,500	2024-01-05	£450,253
2 Ribston Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2019-10-28	£460,471
26 Ribston Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-08-21	£366,627

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN12 6BA

Employment

TN12 6BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.

TN12 6BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	85
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Manufacturing	14
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Other	10
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6JE	3out of 4	773 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Capel Primary School Five Oak Green Road , Five Oak Green TN12 6RP	3out of 4	2,699 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	3,825 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Market Heath , Brenchley TN12 7NY	3out of 4	3,893 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Peckham Primary School 130 Pound Road , East Peckham TN12 5LH	3out of 4	4,086 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT	3out of 4	1,793 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Quest School Bell 3 , The Hop Farm TN12 6PY	- not rated	2,286 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kent College Pembury Old Church Road , Pembury TN2 4AX	- not rated	4,733 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paddock Wood Community Centre	Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood	447 yd
Sun Kong House	123 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood	475 yd
Mr Kebaby	STREET RECORD, Hop Pocket Lane	511 yd
Top Nosh Cafe	Fresh Service Ltd, Henley Road	548 yd
C W Barsley & Son Ltd	16 - 22 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	589 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Foresters Arms P H	Foresters Arms, 86 Maidstone Road	557 yd
Paddock Wood Club	Paddock Wood Social Club, 57 Maidstone Road	594 yd
John Brunt PH	The John Brunt V.C., 24 Church Road	841 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oliver's	89 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	589 yd
Pizza & Kebabs Place	24 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	589 yd
The Happy Buddha	31 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	625 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 2A Church Road	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	14 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	589 yd
Waitrose	Church Road, Paddock Wood	619 yd
Jempsons Local	19 - 23 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	625 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paddock Wood Primary School OLD KENT ROAD	grass pitches	839 yd
Memorial Recreation Ground Maidstone Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	911 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	196.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	172.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.