Maidstone Road is in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN2 4DB is located in the Pembury & Capel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidstone Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN2 4DQ, TN2 4DD, TN2 4BS, TN2 4DG, TN2 4DH, TN2 4EF, TN2 4DA, TN2 4EH, TN2 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN2 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.4% | 31.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 47.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 42.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.9% | 20.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 29.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maidstone Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells and the 75th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Maidstone Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-21 | £434,947 |
| 19 Maidstone Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £401,250 | 2021-12-13 | £435,841 |
| 39 Maidstone Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,501 | 2021-09-17 | £522,109 |
| 5A Maidstone Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-29 | £436,466 |
| 5 Maidstone Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-11-22 | £337,440 |
TN2 4DB 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury School Lower Green Road , Pembury TN2 4EB | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School The Avenue , Knights Wood TN2 3GS | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Primary School Five Oak Green Road , Five Oak Green TN12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Powder Mill Lane , High Brooms TN4 9DY | 3out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY | 4out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mascalls Academy Maidstone Road , Paddock Wood TN12 6LT | 3out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | 4out of 4 | 5,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent College Pembury Old Church Road , Pembury TN2 4AX | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Schools At Somerhill Tudeley Road , Tonbridge TN11 0NJ | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal & Meze | 132 Henwood Green Road, Pembury | 649 yd | |
| The Pavillion Cafe | Recreation Ground, Lower Green Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pembury School LOWER GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Lower Green Recreation Ground Lower Green Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,022 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.