Kirby Close is in Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN17 3DE 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirby Close, Cranbrook, TN17 3DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN17 3BZ, TN17 3AX, TN17 3DD, TN17 3AW, TN17 3BA, TN17 3AY, TN17 3AR, TN17 3AU, TN17 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN17 3DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.9% | 50% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.5% | 32.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 50.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 45.1% | 55.4% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.1% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 15.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 37.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 95.4% | 89.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Close was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Kirby Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden and the 40th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Kirby Close, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-11 | £283,327 |
| 9 Kirby Close, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-05-26 | £337,261 |
| 15 Kirby Close, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-03-17 | £198,270 |
| 5 Kirby Close, Cranbrook, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-02-23 | £326,073 |
| 3 Kirby Close, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £43,750 | 2011-08-26 | £77,710 |
TN17 3DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School Carriers Road , TN17 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Common Road , Sissinghurst TN17 2BH | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Colliers Green , TN17 2LR | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benenden Church of England Primary School Rolvenden Road , TN17 4EH | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook School Waterloo Road , TN17 3JD | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Weald Academy Angley Road , TN17 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue School Jockey Lane , Cranbrook TN17 3JN | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Coursehorn , TN17 3NP | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benenden School Cranbrook Road , Benenden TN17 4AA | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ronan's School Water Lane , Hawkhurst TN18 5DJ | - not rated | 5,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | Stone Street, Cranbrook | 495 yd | |
| The Cloudberry Cranbrook Ltd | Relish, Stone Street | 495 yd | |
| The Wendy House | Everndens, Stone Street | 498 yd | |
| Willow And Sage | 23 Stone Street, Cranbrook | 522 yd | |
| Arthur's | Berry House, 11 - 13 Stone Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins Alehouse Ltd | Larkins Alehouse, 7 High Street | 599 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn, High Street | 638 yd | |
| Cramp Institute | Cramp Institute, High Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S Kebab & Pizza | Carriers Road, Cranbrook | 638 yd | |
| Wintex | Wintex, Carriers Road | 670 yd | |
| Cranbrook Fish Bar | Weald Place, Carriers Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-Operative Food, High Street | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| The Ball Field ROSE BANK ROSE BANK WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 871 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.