Lurkins Rise is in Goudhurst, Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN17 1EE is located in the Rural Tunbridge Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lurkins Rise, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN17 1EG, TN17 1EB, TN17 1ED, TN17 1BB, TN17 1EA, TN17 1BE, TN17 1BD, TN17 1BA, TN17 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN17 1EE is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 40.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 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 | 44.3% | 40.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 26.2% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lurkins Rise was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.8% higher than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lurkins Rise has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells and the 81st highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Lurkins Rise, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-03-07 | £251,460 |
| 84 Lurkins Rise, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-14 | £331,992 |
| 20 Lurkins Rise, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2022-12-22 | £262,792 |
| 20 Lurkins Rise, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-24 | £220,000 |
| 26 Lurkins Rise, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-06-24 | £310,591 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Beaman Close , Cranbrook Road TN17 1DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsmonden Primary Academy Back Lane , Horsmonden TN12 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Colliers Green , TN17 2LR | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Pearse Place , Lamberhurst TN3 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Goudhurst , TN17 1LB | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Kitchen | St Marys Church, High Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goudhurst Club | The Plain, Goudhurst | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Risebridge Health Club PEASLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 942 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 | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 160.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.