The Slip is in Westerham and in Sevenoaks district. TN16 1ES is located in the Westerham and Crockham Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Slip, Westerham, TN16 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN16 1ET, TN16 1ER, TN16 1EP, TN16 1TX, TN16 1EW, TN16 1TS, TN16 1EN, TN16 1TU, TN16 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN16 1ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 TN16 1ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 21.1% | 24.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 63.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 56.9% | 54.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 TN16 1ES this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 8.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 21.6% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 41.5% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.6% | 94.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Slip was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Westerham and Crockham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Slip has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Westerham and Crockham Hill and the 34th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Faire The Slip, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2021-02-12 | £884,852 |
| Sunnyside The Slip, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2016-07-29 | £624,662 |
| Chez Faire The Slip, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2014-09-15 | £895,753 |
| Chez Faire The Slip, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £454,000 | 2008-08-08 | £853,690 |
| Springmead The Slip, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2006-05-26 | £639,987 |
TN16 1ES 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rysted Lane , TN16 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 172 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield CofE Infant School Limpsfield Common , Westerham Road RH8 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Crockham Hill , TN8 6RP | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Sundridge TN14 6EA | 4out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxted School Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0AB | 2out of 4 | 5,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valence School Westerham Road , TN16 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limpsfield Grange School 89 Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Radnor House Sevenoaks Combe Bank Drive , Sundridge TN14 6AE | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood School Wolfs Hill , Limpsfield RH8 0QU | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsi Restaurant And Take Away | 20 London Road, Westerham | 330 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 6 London Road, Westerham | 330 yd | |
| Napoli E | 18A - 18B Market Square, Westerham | 344 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe Brasserie | 26 Market Square, Westerham | 351 yd | |
| Deli Di Luca | London House, 4 Market Square | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham Mens Club | Westerham Mens Club, Fullers Hill | 304 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | George And Dragon, Market Square | 358 yd | |
| No. 17 | 17 Market Square, Westerham | 417 yd | |
| Brunch In Westerham | 7 The Courtyard, Market Square | 463 yd | |
| Bouchon Bar A Vins And Tasting Room | 19 - 20 The Green, Westerham | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Kebab House | 1 Winterton Court, Market Square | 387 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill C Of E Primary School RYSTED LANE | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Moor Energy Fitness Club THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE FULLERS HILL | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields HORTONS WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.