Waterloo Road is in Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN17 3JA 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 Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN17 3JG, TN17 3HJ, TN17 3HL, TN17 3HG, TN17 3HN, TN17 3HY, TN17 3HR, TN17 3HF, TN17 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN17 3JA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 51.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN17 3JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 33.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 59.6% | 52.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 37.8% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 4% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 31.7% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 9.3% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 38.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.5% | 79.1% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 87.6% | 76.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 77.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 23.5% | 6.0% | 17.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterloo Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden and the 132nd highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Cottage, 3 Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-11-13 | £674,879 |
| Waterloo Cottage, 3 Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-11-05 | £680,749 |
| 2 Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2012-05-18 | £581,338 |
| Waterloo Cottage, 3 Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2011-09-30 | £514,206 |
TN17 3JA 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 student residents living in TN17 3JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 90 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 440 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 | 2,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School Colliers Green , TN17 2LR | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benenden Church of England Primary School Rolvenden Road , TN17 4EH | 3out of 4 | 5,016 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 | 181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Weald Academy Angley Road , TN17 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 768 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 | 184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Coursehorn , TN17 3NP | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benenden School Cranbrook Road , Benenden TN17 4AA | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wendy House | Everndens, Stone Street | 69 yd | |
| Willow And Sage | 23 Stone Street, Cranbrook | 87 yd | |
| Arthur's | Berry House, 11 - 13 Stone Street | 87 yd | |
| Oishii | 7 Stone Street, Cranbrook | 87 yd | |
| The Hive | Singing Soul Gallery, 19 Stone Street | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins Alehouse Ltd | Larkins Alehouse, 7 High Street | 200 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn, High Street | 216 yd | |
| Cramp Institute | Cramp Institute, High Street | 381 yd | |
| Cranbrook RFC | Angley Road, Cranbrook | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S Kebab & Pizza | Carriers Road, Cranbrook | 216 yd | |
| Wintex | Wintex, Carriers Road | 243 yd | |
| Cranbrook Fish Bar | Weald Place, Carriers Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-Operative Food, High Street | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 177 yd |
| The Ball Field ROSE BANK ROSE BANK WATERLOO ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Cranbrook School Pitches QUAKER LANE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| The Weald Sports Centre ANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| High Weald Academy ANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Tomlin Ground ANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 991 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.