Cranbrook Road is in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN18 4AU is located in the Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN18 4AZ, TN18 4BA, TN18 4DE, TN18 4AY, TN18 4AT, TN18 4BT, TN18 4BB, TN18 4BY, TN18 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN18 4AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.5% | 32.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 43% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (87.7%) 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% | 56.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.3% | 10.7% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 22.4% | 15.7% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 91.8% | 96% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 96% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden and the 145th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 94.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-10-21 | £338,689 |
| 2 Norman Villas Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-07-22 | £366,787 |
| 1 Norman Villas Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-03-29 | £367,229 |
| 2 Norman Villas Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-12-22 | £337,817 |
| 3 Norman Villas Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-09-06 | £383,242 |
TN18 4AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
TN18 4AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School Fowlers Park , Rye Road TN18 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery London Road , Hurst Green TN19 7PN | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Rye Road , Sandhurst TN18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough House School Hawkhurst , TN18 4PY | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ronan's School Water Lane , Hawkhurst TN18 5DJ | - not rated | 2,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonnade Kebab & Pizza | Colonnade Kebab & Pizza Cafe, 8 Colonnade | 358 yd | |
| Lovely Chinese Take-Away | 1 Deanborough House, Highgate Hill | 373 yd | |
| Prince Of Kent | The Prince Of Kent, Rye Road | 402 yd | |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant | Zans Chinese, Rye Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | High Street, Hawkhurst | 357 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Rye Road | 403 yd | |
| The Queens Inn | Queens Inn, Rye Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 1 Martins, Highgate Hill | 399 yd | |
| Hawkhurst Fish Bar | 2 Martins, Highgate Hill | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Rye Road, Hawkhurst | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | Rye Road, Hawkhurst | 494 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Golf And Squash Club Ltd High Street | golf, squash courts | 545 yd |
| Marlborough House School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 707 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 | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.