Parsonage Lane is in Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN3 8DR is located in the Rural Tunbridge Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parsonage Lane, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN3 8AF, TN3 8DG, TN3 8DF, TN3 8DQ, TN3 8DN, TN3 8DE, TN3 8DH, TN3 8DP, TN3 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN3 8DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.9% | 0.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TN3 8DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 23.5% | 24.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 54.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 56% | 57% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 38.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 92.7% | 93.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage Lane was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parsonage Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells and the 152nd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coggers Bank Parsonage Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2020-11-19 | £1,047,270 |
| Coggers Bank Parsonage Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-07-21 | £375,979 |
TN3 8DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
TN3 8DR 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Pearse Place , Lamberhurst TN3 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilndown CofE Aided Primary School Church Road , Kilndown TN17 2SF | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden Back Lane , Horsmonden TN12 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsmonden Primary School Back Lane , Horsmonden TN12 8NJ | - not rated | 5,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedgebury School Bedgebury Park , Goudhurst TN17 2SH | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bell Bedgebury International School , Goudhurst TN17 2SH | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teise And Coffee | Forge House, The Broadway | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberhurst Golf Club | Church Road, Lamberhurst | 369 yd | |
| The Chequers | Chequers Inn, The Broadway | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lamberhurst Golf Club CHURCH ROAD | golf | 324 yd |
| Lamberhurst Playing Field MORLAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 500 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.