Gordon Road is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 9BL is located in the High Brooms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 9BS, TN4 9BJ, TN4 9BP, TN4 9BW, TN4 9HD, TN4 9BQ, TN4 9HG, TN4 9BN, TN4 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN4 9BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.6% | 35.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 43.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 51.8% | 45.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 39.2% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 30.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 87.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 92.6% | 87% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 87.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 110th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 229.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Gordon Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-10-06 | £359,508 |
| 2 Gordon Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-10-14 | £560,000 |
| 15 Gordon Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2022-09-09 | £494,198 |
| 15 Gordon Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-01-29 | £472,229 |
| 3 Gordon Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2020-12-17 | £466,095 |
TN4 9BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9BL 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Powder Mill Lane , High Brooms TN4 9DY | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Station | High Brooms Railway Station, North Farm Road | 285 yd | |
| Pierre Loti Cafe | Three Ways Cafe, 283 Upper Grosvenor Road | 331 yd | |
| Two Penny Blue | 155 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 372 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre | Unit 3, North Farm Road | 499 yd | |
| Tigers Gymnastics Club | Tigers Gymnastics Centre Cic, Unit 5 | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brick Works | 102 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 123 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 833 yd | |
| Cross Keys Pub | The Cross Keys, 236 - 238 St Johns Road | 889 yd | |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Ground Ltd | Tunbridge Wells Bowling & Tennis Gr, St Johns Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Bar | 62 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 177 yd | |
| Shahen Balti House | 165 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 362 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 167 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 362 yd | |
| Happy Harvest Chinese Take Away | 171 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 362 yd | |
| Kings Fish And Chips | 169 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew'S High Brooms C Of E Primary School POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| St. John'S C Of E Primary School CUNNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School WILMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| The Skinners School - Playing Fields SOUTHFIELDS PARK SOUTHFIELDS PARK CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Cadogan Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| St John'S Tennis Club ST. JOHNS ROAD | tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys ST. JOHNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.