Springfield Road is in Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells and in Wealden district. TN3 9RE is located in the Withyham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springfield Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN3 9RL, TN3 9RP, TN3 9RJ, TN3 9RW, TN3 9RS, TN3 9RR, TN3 9RB, TN3 9RA, TN3 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN3 9RE 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 | 58.4% | 51.9% | -6.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 41.6% | 48.1% | 6.5% | 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 | 34% | 39.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 54.4% | 56.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9RE this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 39.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 96% | 90.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 90.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Frant & Wadhurst average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-08-09 | £626,739 |
| The Loke Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2022-11-11 | £439,685 |
| 1 Providence Cottages Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £328,350 | 2021-03-03 | £358,029 |
| 6 Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-09-20 | £427,241 |
| Kinross Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-02-26 | £658,219 |
TN3 9RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 9RE 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langton Green Primary School Lampington Row , Langton Green TN3 0JG | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordcombe Church of England Primary School Fordcombe Green , TN3 0RY | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordcombe Church of England Primary School The Green , Fordcombe TN3 0RY | 3out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Station Road , Withyham TN7 4BP | 2out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Court School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EA | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holmewood House School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EB | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Opportunities Centre Broomhill Bank School , Risthall TN3 0TB | - not rated | 5,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Bistro At Groombridge Place | Groombridge Place, Groombridge Hill | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Inn | The Junction Inn Station Road | 67 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | The Green, Groombridge | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Groombridge Tennis Club GROOMBRIDGE TENNIS CLUB GROOMBRIDGE TENNIS CLUB CORSELEY ROAD | tennis courts | 880 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.