High Street is in Marden, Tonbridge and in Maidstone district. TN12 9DP is located in the Marden & Yalding electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 9AA, TN12 9DS, TN12 9DR, TN12 9DY, TN12 9AB, TN12 9AW, TN12 9GD, TN12 9AD, TN12 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN12 9DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.3% | 36% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 36.4% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 52.7% | 47.2% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 15.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 43.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 91.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 89.8% | 87.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 87.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
High Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 236th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowhurst & Tompsett Stores High Street, Tonbridge, Kent Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-05-13 | £929,599 |
| 2 Forge Cottages High Street, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-03 | £373,388 |
| The Bridge House High Street, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-02-10 | £1,179,822 |
| Marsida High Street, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-04-05 | £332,409 |
| The Pharmacy, 2 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-16 | £178,468 |
TN12 9DP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Primary Academy Goudhurst Road , Marden TN12 9JX | - not rated | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Collier Street , Marden TN12 9RR | 3out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplehurst School Gybbon Rise , Staplehurst TN12 0LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Goudhurst , TN17 1LB | - not rated | 4,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Post Office Coffee House | The Old Post Office, High Street | 22 yd | |
| Marden Tandoori | Rutland House, Albion Road | 113 yd | |
| The Taj Of Kent | Church Green, Marden | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn | The Unicorn Inn, High Street | 73 yd | |
| Marden Village Club | Albion Road, Marden | 105 yd | |
| Marden Cricket And Hockey Club | Marden Sports Club, Maidstone Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 7 Maidstone Road, Marden | 100 yd | |
| Kebab Fish Knight | 3 Church Green, Marden | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day'S Sports Field KARILIAM KARILIAM STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 273 yd |
| Marden Playing Fields | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Marden Sports Ground MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 627 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.