Albion Cottages is in Marden, Tonbridge and in Maidstone district. TN12 9EF 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 Albion Cottages, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN12 9EE, TN12 9EB, TN12 9EA, TN12 9EW, TN12 9EX, TN12 9GB, TN12 9EU, TN12 9TP, TN12 9HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN12 9EF 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 | 53.7% | 51.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.9% | 2.6% | 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 | 18.6% | 27.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 44.9% | 53.5% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 7.8% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 14% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 41.2% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.9% | 94.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Cottages was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albion Cottages has the 22nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 224th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Albion Cottages, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-06-28 | £383,688 |
| 3 Albion Cottages, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2005-03-21 | £434,510 |
| 4 Albion Cottages, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 1995-05-31 | £383,596 |
TN12 9EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 9EF 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 662 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 | 3,710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplehurst School Gybbon Rise , Staplehurst TN12 0LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,319 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 | 4,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Tandoori | Rutland House, Albion Road | 112 yd | |
| The Old Post Office Coffee House | The Old Post Office, High Street | 246 yd | |
| The Taj Of Kent | Church Green, Marden | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Village Club | Albion Road, Marden | 130 yd | |
| The Unicorn | The Unicorn Inn, High Street | 296 yd | |
| Marden Cricket And Hockey Club | Marden Sports Club, Maidstone Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 7 Maidstone Road, Marden | 307 yd | |
| Kebab Fish Knight | 3 Church Green, Marden | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day'S Sports Field KARILIAM KARILIAM STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 52 yd |
| Marden Playing Fields | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Marden Sports Ground MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 677 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 205.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.