Nellington Road is in Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 8SH is located in the Rusthall & Speldhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nellington Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 8SG, TN3 0AT, TN4 8SQ, TN3 0AX, TN4 8SF, TN4 8SL, TN4 8SD, TN4 8UT, TN4 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN4 8SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.7% | 29.4% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 16.3% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 56.2% | 56.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 10.2% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 34% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 92.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.3% | 92.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nellington Road was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Nellington Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 25th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nellington Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-09-07 | £699,480 |
| 1 Nellington Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2014-11-20 | £542,478 |
| 1 Nellington Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-11-17 | £492,844 |
| 3 Nellington Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2001-08-28 | £805,417 |
| 3 Nellington Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 1999-08-27 | £769,347 |
TN4 8SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8SH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Down Primary School Rydal Drive , TN4 9SU | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langton Green Primary School Lampington Row , Langton Green TN3 0JG | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Langton Road , Speldhurst TN3 0NP | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Ramslye Road , TN4 8LN | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood House School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EB | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusthall Cafe | 70 Rusthall High Street, Rusthall | 63 yd | |
| Cheese Pizza | 24 Rusthall High Street, Rusthall | 239 yd | |
| The Counter | Daily Bread, 27 - 29 Rusthall High Street | 251 yd | |
| Rusthall Club | Rusthall Working Mens Club, 5 St Pauls Street | 269 yd | |
| Daily Bread | 27 - 29 Rusthall High Street, Rusthall | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 33 Rusthall High Street, Rusthall | 210 yd | |
| The White Hart P H | White Hart, 16 Lower Green Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | Happy Valley Chinese Takeaway, 9 Rusthall High Street | 277 yd | |
| Seafresh | 16 Rusthall High Street, Rusthall | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jockey Farm Nellington Road | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Rusthall Playing Fields SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Peacock Farm (Closed) Lower Green Road | grass pitches | 691 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.