Pear Tree Cottages is in Knockholt, Sevenoaks and in Sevenoaks district. TN14 7JA is located in the Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pear Tree Cottages, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, TN14 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN14 7JB, TN14 7NB, TN14 7LE, TN14 7NA, TN14 7LD, TN14 7JD, TN14 7NE, TN14 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN14 7JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 TN14 7JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 24.5% | 26% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 53.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 51.8% | 53.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 17% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 35.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97% | 94.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pear Tree Cottages was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Dunton Green and Riverhead average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Pear Tree Cottages has the 28th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunton Green and Riverhead and the 97th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 Pear Tree Cottages, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1996-12-16 | £573,889 |
TN14 7JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TN14 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Main Road , Knockholt TN14 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Community Primary School Otford Lane , Halstead TN14 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pratts Bottom Primary School Hookwood Road , Pratts Bottom BR6 7NX | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Chevening Road , Chipstead TN13 2SA | 4out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunton Green Primary School London Road , Dunton Green TN13 2UR | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor House Sevenoaks Combe Bank Drive , Sundridge TN14 6AE | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 5,205 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Cafe @ Coolings Green And Pleasant | Coolings Nurseries, Main Road | 433 yd | |
| Ann's Cafe | Bowens Yard, Rushmore Hill | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horse Shoes | Main Road, Knockholt | 215 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road Recreation Ground Main Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 103 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.