Oakfield Road, Matfield, Tonbridge, TN12 7LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN12 7LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.7%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	48.8%	49.3%	0.5%	49.0%	0.3%

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 7LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	28%	26.3%	-1.7%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	52.7%	-2.7%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	7%	10.5%	3.5%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	7.6%	7.9%	0.3%	6.1%	1.8%

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	48.8%	44%	-4.8%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	34.7%	36.8%	2.1%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	12.2%	11.3%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	4.3%	7.1%	2.8%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	25.8%	21.9%	-3.9%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	7.2%	-5.9%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	15.3%	1.3%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	15%	1.6%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	33.1%	6.7%	33.8%	-0.7%
Other	4.1%	2.5%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.7%	98.6%	1.9%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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%	96.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	58.3%	46.2%	12.1%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Oakfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Road was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% higher than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakfield Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells and the 128th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TN12 7LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 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 Oakfield Road are based on 21 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 Oakfield Road, Matfield, Tonbridge, TN12 7LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN12 7LB

Average Price
£357,700

Semi-Detached
£449,625

Terraced
£357,389

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£252,242

Other
£3,844

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakfield Road

Average Price
£390,616

Semi-Detached
£465,430

Terraced
£363,828

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£213,438

Other
£3,895

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Oakfield Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-08-15	£250,487
7 Oakfield Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2018-11-02	£461,022
24 Oakfield Road, Tonbridge, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£232,000	2017-10-13	£255,615
16 Oakfield Road, Tonbridge, Kent Other, an established residential building	£3,500	2017-02-24	£3,895
13 Oakfield Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2012-07-02	£469,368

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN12 7LB

Employment

TN12 7LB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN12 7LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	108
Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	15
Education	15
Financial and insurance activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Market Heath , Brenchley TN12 7NY	3out of 4	1,774 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembury School Lower Green Road , Pembury TN2 4EB	3out of 4	3,208 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6JE	3out of 4	3,755 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Capel Primary School Five Oak Green Road , Five Oak Green TN12 6RP	3out of 4	4,349 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Horsmonden Primary Academy Back Lane , Horsmonden TN12 8NJ	3out of 4	4,923 yd	Academy converter	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	2,829 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kent College Pembury Old Church Road , Pembury TN2 4AX	- not rated	3,734 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE	3out of 4	5,242 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Poet At Matfield	Maidstone Road, Matfield		653 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Star	The Star Inn, Maidstone Road		546 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Matfield Cricket Club The Green	grass pitches	332 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	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.5%

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	35 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	53.18 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	53.18 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10.19 Mbit/s

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