Maidstone Road is in Horsmonden, Tonbridge and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN12 8JL is located in the Rural Tunbridge Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidstone Road, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, TN12 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 8NB, TN12 8JP, TN12 8NQ, TN12 8NJ, TN12 8ND, TN12 8NG, TN12 8LH, TN12 8JD, TN12 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN12 8JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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% | 38.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 38.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86%) 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 | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 29.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.3% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 95.1% | 91% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Road was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maidstone Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Heathleigh Cottages Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2022-09-16 | £383,193 |
| 4 Heathleigh Cottages Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2020-07-17 | £392,668 |
| 4 Heathleigh Cottages Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-02-14 | £299,987 |
| 1 Heathleigh Cottages Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-11-30 | £350,050 |
| 3 Heathleigh Cottages Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2003-04-11 | £400,784 |
TN12 8JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsmonden Primary Academy Back Lane , Horsmonden TN12 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Market Heath , Brenchley TN12 7NY | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Beaman Close , Cranbrook Road TN17 1DZ | 4out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT | 3out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Goudhurst , TN17 1LB | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsmonden Social Club | Green Road, Horsmonden | 198 yd | |
| The Gun And Spitroast | The Gun & Spitroast, The Heath | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsmonden Sports Ground MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Horsmonden Tennis Club HORSMONDEN TENNIS CLUB HORSMONDEN TENNIS CLUB MAIDSTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 482 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.