Bates Hill, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN15 9HB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	56.5%	4.1%	51.0%	5.5%
Male	47.6%	43.5%	-4.1%	49.0%	-5.5%

Partnership Status

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 9HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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	19%	25.5%	6.5%	37.9%	-12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.3%	62.3%	-5.0%	44.2%	18.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8.4%	7.1%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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 (88.7%) 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	61%	64.2%	3.2%	48.4%	15.8%
Good health	31.6%	24.5%	-7.1%	33.6%	-9.1%
Fair health	5.8%	9.7%	3.9%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 TN15 9HB this area, 9.2% 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 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.2%	9.2%	-1.0%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	5%	-6.9%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	13.8%	-2.1%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.4%	2.3%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15.9%	3.1%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	42.5%	49.4%	6.9%	33.8%	15.6%
Other	3.5%	1.3%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
White	94.9%	96.8%	1.9%	81.4%	15.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% 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	95.2%	91.6%	-3.6%	83.2%	8.4%
European Union	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	3.6%	3.0%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	91%	-3.6%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.8%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.1%	76.7%	14.4%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
No passport held	4.5%	13.5%	-9.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Bates Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bates Hill was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Borough Green & Platt average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Bates Hill has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Borough Green & Platt and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in TN15 9HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bates Hill are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tonbridge And Malling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bates Hill, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN15 9HB

Average Price
£1,096,303

Semi-Detached
£1,068,844

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,123,762

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bates Hill

Average Price
£1,240,066

Semi-Detached
£1,166,899

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,341,987

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£309,680

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bates HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
April Cottage Bates Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£1,175,000	2024-12-13	£1,202,211
High Clere Bates Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£735,000	2014-12-11	£1,144,615
The Limes Bates Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£705,000	2012-07-19	£1,232,482
High Clere Bates Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£760,000	2011-01-21	£1,411,835
Elmhurst Bates Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2007-02-23	£1,137,264

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN15 9HB

Employment

TN15 9HB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN15 9HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in TN15 9HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	12
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ightham Primary School Oldbury Lane , Ightham TN15 9DD	3out of 4	435 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Borough Green Primary School School Approach , Borough Green TN15 8JZ	3out of 4	2,131 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Church Road , Stone Street TN15 0LN	3out of 4	2,826 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Platinum Way , St Mary's Platt TN15 8FH	3out of 4	3,403 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Plaxtol Primary School School Lane , Plaxtol TN15 0QD	3out of 4	3,578 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wrotham School Borough Green Road , Wrotham TN15 7RD	3out of 4	2,683 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grange Park School Borough Green Road , Wrotham TN15 7RD	3out of 4	2,567 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sevenoaks Preparatory School Fawke Cottage , Godden Green TN15 0JU	- not rated	4,799 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
White Rocks Farm Underriver , TN15 0SL	- not rated	5,190 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Perfetto Restaurant	Udimore Farm, Chapel Row		298 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ightham Club	The Ightham Club, Sevenoaks Road	70 yd
The George And Dragon	George And Dragon, The Street	163 yd
The Old House	The Old House, Redwell Lane	1,028 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	4 Wrotham Road, Borough Green		319 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ightham Village Hall IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL SEVENOAKS ROAD		74 yd
Ightham Recreation Ground IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL SEVENOAKS ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	74 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.