Maidstone Road is in Borough Green, Sevenoaks and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN15 8BQ is located in the Borough Green & Platt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidstone Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN15 8EX, TN15 8EU, TN15 8HA, TN15 8BA, TN15 8BD, TN15 8SB, TN15 8ET, TN15 8EY, TN15 8HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN15 8BQ 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 | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TN15 8BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 20.8% | 23.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 58.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 50.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 31.2% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.6% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 20.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 38.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 90.9% | 93.6% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 90.2% | 92.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% higher than the Borough Green & Platt average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Maidstone Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Borough Green & Platt and the 158th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caxton House, 37 Maidstone Road, Sevenoaks, Kent Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-04-10 | £417,081 |
| 35 Maidstone Road, Sevenoaks, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-03-11 | £428,309 |
| 35 Maidstone Road, Sevenoaks, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2007-09-04 | £469,180 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TN15 8BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green Primary School School Approach , Borough Green TN15 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Platinum Way , St Mary's Platt TN15 8FH | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightham Primary School Oldbury Lane , Ightham TN15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Old London Road , Wrotham TN15 7DL | 4out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaxtol Primary School School Lane , Plaxtol TN15 0QD | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham School Borough Green Road , Wrotham TN15 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park School Borough Green Road , Wrotham TN15 7RD | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 41 - 43 High Street, Borough Green | 181 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori | 31 High Street, Borough Green | 182 yd | |
| Borough Green Cafe | 33 High Street, Borough Green | 182 yd | |
| Yasmin | 49A High Street, Borough Green | 210 yd | |
| Dulhan Indian Cuisine | 5 Sevenoaks Road, Borough Green | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 76 Maidstone Road | 180 yd | |
| Robin Hood Freehouse | 49 High Street, Borough Green | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fish And Chips | 62 High Street, Borough Green | 156 yd | |
| PimmyZ Pizza | The Black Horse, 76 Maidstone Road | 180 yd | |
| Sun Do Chinese Takeaway | 37 High Street, Borough Green | 182 yd | |
| Four Wents Fish Bar | 1 Sevenoaks Road, Borough Green | 286 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 11 - 13 Wrotham Road, Borough Green | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Stores | CO OP Stores, Station Approach | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Green Primary School SCHOOL APPROACH | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Borough Green Recreation Ground Maidstone Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 206 yd |
| Reynolds Retreat QUARRY HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| King Georges Field LINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Stone House Field STONE HOUSE FARM STONE HOUSE FARM STONE HOUSE FIELD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Potters Mede Sports Ground POTTERS MEDE SPORTS GROUND POTTERS MEDE SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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.