Croydon Road, Westerham, TN16 2DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN16 2DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	47.5%	48.7%	1.2%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	52.5%	51.3%	-1.2%	49.0%	2.3%

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 TN16 2DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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	31.8%	25.6%	-6.2%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	54.8%	61.9%	7.1%	44.2%	17.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.9%	0.9%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.3%	6%	-0.3%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	4.2%	4.7%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

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 (88.2%) 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	49.1%	53.9%	4.8%	48.4%	5.5%
Good health	34.1%	34.3%	0.2%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	10.9%	8.9%	-2.0%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	3.8%	2.6%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.9%	11.1%	-4.8%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	4.2%	-11.7%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	19%	5.6%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	5.3%	-3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	12%	3.6%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	41%	49.5%	8.5%	33.8%	15.7%
Other	3.3%	2.3%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	88.3%	-8.3%	81.4%	6.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	89.1%	89.3%	0.2%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	4.7%	4.8%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	89.3%	1.8%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	2.2%	7.8%	5.6%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	3.1%	0.7%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	1.1%	-4.5%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	76.7%	13.3%
Ireland	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	4.1%	13.5%	-9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.4%	37.2%	-9.8%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	10.4%	6.0%	4.4%

Safety

Is Croydon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Westerham and Crockham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Croydon Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Westerham and Crockham Hill and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in TN16 2DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (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 Croydon Road are based on 122 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sevenoaks.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Croydon Road, Westerham, TN16 2DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 2DY

Average Price
£763,108

Semi-Detached
£763,108

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Croydon Road

Average Price
£590,083

Semi-Detached
£607,537

Terraced
£402,858

Detached
£1,015,466

Flats/Maisonettes
£265,958

Other
£1,735,714

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Croydon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Old Gaysham Cottages Croydon Road, Westerham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2015-12-01	£736,132
1 Old Gaysham Cottages Croydon Road, Westerham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2015-11-26	£823,329
2 Old Gaysham Cottages Croydon Road, Westerham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2003-11-28	£724,938
1 Old Gaysham Cottages Croydon Road, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2001-07-27	£1,034,604
1 Old Gaysham Cottages Croydon Road, Westerham, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	1997-11-28	£733,981

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 2DY

Employment

TN16 2DY 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.

The percentage of student residents living in TN16 2DY 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

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rysted Lane , TN16 1EZ	- not rated	1,292 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH	3out of 4	2,766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , Tatsfield TN16 2AH	- not rated	2,766 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Limpsfield CofE Infant School Limpsfield Common , Westerham Road RH8 0EA	3out of 4	3,338 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downs Way School Downs Way , RH8 0NZ	- not rated	4,654 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxted School Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0AB	3out of 4	4,460 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxted School Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0AB	- not rated	4,460 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charles Darwin School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AU	3out of 4	4,980 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charles Darwin School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AU	- not rated	4,980 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hill Preparatory School Pilgrims Way , TN16 2DU	- not rated	1,086 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croft Hall School London Road , TN16 1BD	- not rated	1,700 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valence School Westerham Road , TN16 1QN	3out of 4	3,022 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Limpsfield Grange School 89 Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0RZ	4out of 4	3,394 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Warriors of Praise School 69 Granville Road , RH8 0BY	- not rated	3,693 yd	Other independent school	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	Distance
LEON	Motorway Service Area North, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
LEON	Motorway Service Area South, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
McDonalds (North)	Motorway Service Area North, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
McDonalds (South)	Motorway Service Area South, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
Costa Coffee	Motorway Service Area North, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chozen Noodle	Motorway Service Area North, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
Chozen Noodle	Motorway Service Area South, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
Costa Drive thru North	Motorway Service Area North, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd
Costa Drive thru South	Motorway Service Area South, Motorway Service Area, Clacket Lane	1,048 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TN16 2DY postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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	100.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TN16 2DY