Biddenden Road is in Frittenden, Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN17 2BE is located in the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Biddenden Road, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN17 2BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 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 TN17 2BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 60.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 49.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 27.4% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 5% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 45.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96.6% | 92.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 91.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Biddenden Road was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Biddenden Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden and the 112th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Farm Cottage Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2022-07-07 | £958,024 |
| Ponds Farm House Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2013-04-30 | £2,726,557 |
| Ponds Farm Oast Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2005-08-19 | £972,813 |
| Buckhurst Farm Bungalow Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2004-04-16 | £705,821 |
| Ridgefield Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2001-09-01 | £399,773 |
TN17 2BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TN17 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 TN17 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frittenden Church of England Primary School Frittenden Primary School , TN17 2DD | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mayne Church of England Primary School, Biddenden High Street , Biddenden TN27 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headcorn Primary School Kings Road , TN27 9QT | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Common Road , Sissinghurst TN17 2BH | 3out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.