The Ridings, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6YB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN12 6YB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	50%	49.4%	-0.6%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50%	50.6%	0.6%	49.0%	1.6%

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 area around TN12 6YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.6%	47.6%	8.0%	37.9%	9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	24.3%	-13.9%	44.2%	-19.9%
Separated	2.4%	4.9%	2.5%	2.2%	2.7%
Divorced	12.7%	17%	4.3%	9.1%	7.9%
Widowed	7.1%	6.3%	-0.8%	6.1%	0.2%

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	40.6%	49%	8.4%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	42.1%	35.1%	-7.0%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	13%	10.9%	-2.1%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	3.5%	3.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	1.2%	0.5%

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	20.8%	13.1%	-7.7%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	9.7%	-5.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.8%	11.7%	0.9%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.4%	0.6%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.9%	20.9%	3.0%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	27.8%	36.4%	8.6%	33.8%	2.6%
Other	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.3%	94.6%	1.3%	81.4%	13.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.1%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	89.2%	-2.9%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	3.1%	6.3%	3.2%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2%	2.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	88.8%	-3.3%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.4%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	2.8%	4.1%	1.3%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.9%	37.2%	6.7%
Christian	45.2%	46.2%	-1.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is The Ridings Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridings was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Paddock Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Ridings has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Paddock Wood and the 157th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

🔎 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 6YB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 The Ridings are based on 216 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 The Ridings, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6YB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN12 6YB

Average Price
£236,787

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£306,968

Detached
£365,525

Flats/Maisonettes
£200,230

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridings

Average Price
£260,749

Semi-Detached
£309,279

Terraced
£327,760

Detached
£366,613

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,417

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidingsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 The Ridings, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-11-22	£272,055
47 The Ridings, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-10-25	£210,628
47 The Ridings, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-06-28	£252,323
18A The Ridings, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-06-14	£181,014
51 The Ridings, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-03-11	£161,330

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN12 6YB

Employment

TN12 6YB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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
Part-Time Employee	27
Retired	27
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	2
Looking after home or family	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Other	6
Construction	6
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

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	536 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Darman Lane , Laddingford ME18 6BL	3out of 4	3,352 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	3,554 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Capel Primary School Five Oak Green Road , Five Oak Green TN12 6RP	3out of 4	3,694 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Peckham Primary School 130 Pound Road , East Peckham TN12 5LH	3out of 4	4,363 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	1,451 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	2,202 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simla Cuisine	2 Church Road, Paddock Wood	298 yd
Costa Coffee	41A Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	405 yd
Babyccino	49 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	431 yd
C W Barsley & Son Ltd	16 - 22 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	434 yd
Village Cafe	2 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	437 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
John Brunt PH	The John Brunt V.C., 24 Church Road	208 yd
Paddock Wood Club	Paddock Wood Social Club, 57 Maidstone Road	649 yd
Foresters Arms P H	Foresters Arms, 86 Maidstone Road	735 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 2A Church Road	299 yd
The Happy Buddha	31 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	405 yd
Pizza & Kebabs Place	24 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	437 yd
Oliver's	89 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	561 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jempsons Local	19 - 23 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	405 yd
Waitrose	Church Road, Paddock Wood	427 yd
Tesco	14 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood	437 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paddock Wood Primary School OLD KENT ROAD	grass pitches	490 yd
Green Lane Green Lane	grass pitches	755 yd
Memorial Recreation Ground Maidstone Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,084 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	38.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	38.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	38.0%

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	76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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