Mount Ephraim is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 8BU is located in the Culverden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 8AF, TN4 8BT, TN4 8XN, TN4 8BS, TN4 8XL, TN4 8BX, TN4 8YE, TN4 8UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN4 8BU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% | 59.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 8.7% |
| Male | 40.6% | 40.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -8.7% |
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 | 24.8% | 23.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 34% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 25.5% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 23.0% |
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 | 40.9% | 36.8% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 24.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 12.1% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 46.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 89.2% | 83.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 82.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 20.2% | 6.0% | 14.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Ephraim was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Ephraim has the 29th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 65th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 208.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 86 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-21 | £432,464 |
| Mews Flat 85 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-01-17 | £304,954 |
| Flat 3 85 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-06-16 | £407,867 |
| Flat 4 85 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-03 | £371,159 |
| Flat 1 86 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-02-11 | £305,901 |
TN4 8BU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN4 8BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Down Primary School Rydal Drive , TN4 9SU | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Down Primary School Broadwater Lane , TN2 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Ramslye Road , TN4 8LN | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Banner Farm Road , TN2 5EB | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood House School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EB | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Bar And Cafe | Trinity Theatre And Arts Centre, Church Road | 629 yd | |
| The Barn | Lonsdale Gardens, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 682 yd | |
| Kumquat Cafe | Kumquat Café, 30 The Pantiles | 689 yd | |
| The Manor House | 3 - 5 Church Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 691 yd | |
| Charlotte's In The Pantiles | Cadena House, 26 - 28 The Pantiles | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Edgcumbe | The Edgcumbe, The Common | 218 yd | |
| Squash Rackets Club (TW) | Squash Rackets Club, 39A London Road | 638 yd | |
| Forum Music And Arts Ltd | The Forum, The Common | 645 yd | |
| The Ragged Trousers | 44 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 692 yd | |
| Lemons Bar | 40 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos | G E Marinos, 4A London Road | 724 yd | |
| Radhuni Indian Takeaway | Radhuni, 3 Castle Street | 735 yd | |
| Bouji Burgers | Javabean, 67 - 69 High Street | 766 yd | |
| Marlowes | The Bedford, 2 High Street | 784 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 34 - 36 Mount Ephraim | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Great Hall Arcade, Mount Pleasant Road | 851 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, J Sainsbury Plc | 898 yd | |
| Lidl | Linden Park Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 898 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 918 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Linden Park Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Cricket Ground The Higher Cricket Ground The Higher Cricket Ground Fir Tree Road | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Spa Health & Beauty LANGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Golf Club LANGTON ROAD | golf | 582 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Squash Club LONDON ROAD | squash courts | 640 yd |
| The Royal Day Spa And Members Health Club (Closed) Vale Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Halo Gym SOUTHDOWN HOUSE SOUTHDOWN HOUSE ROCK VILLA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 848 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 | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| 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.