Cranbrook Road is in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN18 5EF 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 5EF 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. The local area around TN18 5EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 TN18 5EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 34.9% | 24.4% | -10.5% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 55.3% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 54.3% | 48.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 16.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 97% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 92.6% | 90.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 90.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden and the 61st lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-11-19 | £811,159 |
| Hawkhurst House Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Other, an established residential building | £14,770,000 | 2021-02-25 | £16,046,026 |
| 3 Hillside Court Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-11-27 | £359,133 |
| 1 Hillside Court Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-07-31 | £552,583 |
| 2 Hillside Court Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-09-12 | £469,113 |
TN18 5EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Weald Academy Angley Road , TN17 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook School Waterloo Road , TN17 3JD | 4out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough House School Hawkhurst , TN18 4PY | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ronan's School Water Lane , Hawkhurst TN18 5DJ | - not rated | 2,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great House | Wellington Road, Hawkhurst | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Golf And Squash Club Ltd High Street | golf, squash courts | 910 yd |
| Marlborough House School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.