London Road is in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 0RJ is located in the Southborough & Bidborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 0RT, TN4 0RR, TN4 0RG, TN4 0FE, TN4 0RQ, TN4 0RX, TN4 0UE, TN4 0RS, TN4 0RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN4 0RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 TN4 0RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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 | 20.6% | 22.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 66% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 60.1% | 61.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 TN4 0RJ this area, 9.1% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 4.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 50.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 146th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Edge, 19 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-02-05 | £966,330 |
| Orchard Lodge London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-10-08 | £407,923 |
| 19B London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £589,500 | 2021-03-18 | £684,217 |
| Pinehurst London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-09-10 | £823,337 |
| The Orchard London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2018-08-24 | £1,299,883 |
TN4 0RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
TN4 0RJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN4 0RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Spring Lane , Bidborough TN3 0UE | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough CofE Primary School Broomhill Park Road , Southborough TN4 0JY | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,985 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nexus Foundation Special School Upper Haysden Lane , TN11 8AA | 2out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 3,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallow Restaurant | 15A Church Road, Southborough | 238 yd | |
| Thai Orchid | 61 London Road, Southborough | 509 yd | |
| The Earl Grey Tea Rooms | 66 London Road, Southborough | 965 yd | |
| Southborough Cafe | Saffron, 90 London Road | 1,055 yd | |
| Meow's Takeaway | Meows Fish Bar, 7A Western Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial | 29 London Road, Southborough | 402 yd | |
| Southborough Men's Club And Social Institute | Southborough Mens Club & Social Ins, 24 Forge Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 69A London Road | 549 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 91 - 93 London Road, Southborough | 969 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 84 London Road, Southborough | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 79 London Road | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 117 yd |
| Southborough Common London Rd | grass pitches | 170 yd |
| Pennington Grounds PENNINGTON GROUNDS PENNINGTON GROUNDS PENNINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Yew Tree Playing Fields The Ridgewaye | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| The Ridgewaye Hythe Close | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.