Talbot Road is in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN18 4NL 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 Talbot Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN18 4NN, TN18 4NJ, TN18 4NS, TN18 4QN, TN18 4NG, TN18 4NH, TN18 4NQ, TN18 4NR, TN18 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN18 4NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 40.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 14% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 45.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 24.4% | 19.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 24.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Road was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden and the 67th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Old Forge Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-12 | £227,674 |
| Moor House Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2017-09-07 | £1,521,858 |
| Flat 2 The Old Forge Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2015-08-24 | £226,793 |
| Flat 2 The Old Forge Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2008-04-09 | £221,409 |
| Moor House Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2006-10-11 | £1,956,818 |
TN18 4NL 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,601 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 | 3,547 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bodiam Church of England Primary School Castle Road , Bodiam TN32 5UH | 3out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Rye Road , Sandhurst TN18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 5,352 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 | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ronan's School Water Lane , Hawkhurst TN18 5DJ | - not rated | 2,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Bells | The Moor, Hawkhurst | 237 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field THE MOOR | grass pitches, tennis courts | 310 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.