South Farm Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN3 9JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	50%	-1.9%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.1%	50%	1.9%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 9JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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	20.1%	20.2%	0.1%	37.9%	-17.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.9%	62.2%	-1.7%	44.2%	18.0%
Married: Same sex	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.6%	10.3%	1.7%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	3.8%	4.8%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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%	56.5%	2.5%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	30.2%	28%	-2.2%	33.6%	-5.6%
Fair health	11.5%	12.7%	1.2%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	4.1%	2.1%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around TN3 9JN this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.4%	7%	-6.4%	18.2%	-11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	8.3%	-0.6%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	16.3%	-2.2%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	3.5%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	16.9%	2.8%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	40.3%	45%	4.7%	33.8%	11.2%
Other	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.6%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%
White	98.2%	94%	-4.2%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	87.8%	-4.3%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	3.6%	3.1%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.7%
British Overseas	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	88%	-3.6%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	1%	7.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	2.3%	-4.3%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is South Farm Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Farm Lane was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Frant & Wadhurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

South Farm Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Frant & Wadhurst and the 193rd highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in TN3 9JN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Farm Lane are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Farm Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN3 9JN

Average Price
£630,365

Semi-Detached
£680,619

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£918,499

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£410,917

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Farm Lane

Average Price
£584,701

Semi-Detached
£624,257

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£917,533

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£14,532

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Farm LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Yew Tree Cottage South Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2023-12-08	£552,299
Spring Water Barn Pokehill Farm South Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Other, an established residential building	£860,000	2022-06-27	£781,897
2 Yew Tree Cottage South Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£14,500	2021-06-04	£14,309
3 Yew Tree Cottage South Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2021-03-03	£598,547
1 Yew Tree Cottage South Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2016-10-06	£902,462

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN3 9JN

Employment

TN3 9JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9JN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	82
Self-Employed	61
Part-Time Employee	33
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Financial and insurance activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Administrative and support service activities	17
Construction	17
Education	16
Other	13
Information and communication	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Manufacturing	7
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Corseley Road , Groombridge TN3 9SF	3out of 4	1,742 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langton Green Primary School Lampington Row , Langton Green TN3 0JG	3out of 4	2,197 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Infant School Burdett Road , Rusthall TN4 8RQ	- not rated	2,798 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Ramslye Road , TN4 8LN	3out of 4	2,848 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ	- not rated	2,874 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH	4out of 4	4,598 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH	- not rated	4,598 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Huntleys Secondary School for Boys Culverden Down , TN4 9SH	- not rated	4,598 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ	4out of 4	5,353 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG	3out of 4	5,376 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowle Court School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EA	- not rated	1,381 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Holmewood House School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EB	- not rated	1,479 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Opportunities Centre Broomhill Bank School , Risthall TN3 0TB	- not rated	4,176 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB	3out of 4	4,176 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN	- not rated	4,224 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in TN3 9JN area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TN3 9JN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.9%

Speed Aviability

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	9.1%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	9.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	550 Mbit/s
Average download speed	551.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	75 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	71.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.