The Drive is in Sevenoaks and in Sevenoaks district. TN13 3AE is located in the Sevenoaks Town and St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Drive, Sevenoaks, TN13 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN13 3AB, TN13 3FE, TN13 3SU, TN13 3SY, TN13 3ST, TN13 1XW, TN13 1YW, TN13 1XJ, TN13 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN13 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 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 | 28.8% | 32.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 48.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 58.5% | 60.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 26.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| 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.
In the area around TN13 3AE this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.3% | 62.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.5% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 89.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 73.7% | 77.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 77.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2.8% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 267.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 421.8% higher than the Dunton Green and Riverhead average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunton Green and Riverhead and the 7th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-02-16 | £980,342 |
| 20 The Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-04-12 | £1,504,487 |
| 8A The Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-05-31 | £653,203 |
| 24 The Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,497,000 | 2021-06-21 | £1,757,274 |
| 28 The Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-03-08 | £1,434,722 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks Plymouth Drive , TN13 3RW | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks South Park , TN13 1EH | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks Bayham Road , TN13 3XD | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Primary School Bradbourne Park Road , TN13 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverhead Infants' School Worships Hill , TN13 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knole Academy Knole Academy , Bradbourne Vale Road TN13 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Seal Hollow Rd , TN13 3SL | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Granville School 2 Bradbourne Park Road , TN13 3LJ | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Hall Holly Bush Lane , TN13 3UL | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sevenoaks School High Street , Sevenoaks TN13 1HU | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solefield School Solefields Road , TN13 1PH | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The New Beacon School Brittains Lane , TN13 2PB | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Vine | Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks | 179 yd | |
| Sevenoaks Book Shop And Cafe | 147 High Street, Sevenoaks | 185 yd | |
| Bigs Dessert Parlour | 145 High Street, Sevenoaks | 212 yd | |
| Wagamama | 138A - 138B High Street, Sevenoaks | 230 yd | |
| Life On High | 140 High Street, Sevenoaks | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sennockian | 139 - 141 High Street, Sevenoaks | 273 yd | |
| The Chequers | 73 High Street, Sevenoaks | 288 yd | |
| The Oak Tavern And Tap House | The Oak Tree, 135 High Street | 332 yd | |
| The Anchor | 32 London Road, Sevenoaks | 390 yd | |
| The Gatehouse, Tonbridge | 115 High Street, Tonbridge | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tusa Wraps | The Vine Fish And Chips, 145A High Street | 210 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 103A London Road, Sevenoaks | 284 yd | |
| Brunch@73 | 73A London Road, Sevenoaks | 297 yd | |
| Yangs Chinese Takeaway | 135 - 137 London Road, Sevenoaks | 305 yd | |
| Kokoro | 132 High Street, Sevenoaks | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 66 London Road, Sevenoaks | 277 yd | |
| Hotel Chocolat | Specsavers, 93 High Street | 505 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Shell Garage, London Road | 620 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, 58 - 62 High Street | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club (The Vine Pavilion) THE VINE CRICKET GROUND THE VINE CRICKET GROUND HOLLY BUSH LANE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Sevenoaks Leisure Centre SEVENOAKS LEISURE CENTRE SEVENOAKS LEISURE CENTRE BUCKHURST LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Raleys (Closed) Plymouth Drive | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club Ltd HOLLYBUSH CLOSE | indoor bowls | 695 yd |
| Walthamstow Hall Holly Bush Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Sevenoaks Hockey Club HOLLYBUSH RECREATION GROUND HOLLYBUSH RECREATION GROUND HOLLYBUSH CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 769 yd |
| John Heuerman Tennis Academy 1 HOLLY BUSH COTTAGES 1 HOLLY BUSH COTTAGES HOLMESDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 838 yd |
| The Granville School BRADBOURNE PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Knole Park Golf Club SEAL HOLLOW ROAD | golf, squash courts | 891 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.