Cambrian Road is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 9HJ is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 9HH, TN4 9HP, TN4 9HR, TN4 9HB, TN4 9HA, TN4 9HS, TN4 9HG, TN4 9EX, TN4 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN4 9HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN4 9HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 45.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 37% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 53.9% | 58.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 28.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 19.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 38.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 92.2% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.5% 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% | 80.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 81% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambrian Road was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% higher than the High Brooms average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambrian Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms and the 71st highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2025-09-19 | £366,500 |
| 13 Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-07-11 | £339,000 |
| 63 Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-28 | £343,000 |
| 65 Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-02-18 | £376,641 |
| 71 Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-04-27 | £440,099 |
TN4 9HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 584 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Grove Academy Friars Way , TN2 3UA | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,095 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 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Kent Academy Sandown Park , TN2 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,863 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 | 4,662 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 | 1,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley School Pembury Road , TN2 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Loti Cafe | Three Ways Cafe, 283 Upper Grosvenor Road | 123 yd | |
| Two Penny Blue | 155 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 144 yd | |
| Coffee Station | High Brooms Railway Station, North Farm Road | 320 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre | Unit 3, North Farm Road | 667 yd | |
| Panini On The Park | Table 8 Cafe The Hub, Grosvenor And Hilbert Park | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brick Works | 102 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 233 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | Robin Hood, Sandhurst Road | 706 yd | |
| The Allotment Pub | The Allotment, 90 St James Road | 885 yd | |
| Cross Keys Pub | The Cross Keys, 236 - 238 St Johns Road | 892 yd | |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Ground Ltd | Tunbridge Wells Bowling & Tennis Gr, St Johns Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahen Balti House | 165 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 132 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 167 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 132 yd | |
| Happy Harvest Chinese Take Away | 171 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 132 yd | |
| Kings Fish And Chips | 169 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 134 yd | |
| Marinos Fish Bar | 62 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 209 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. John'S C Of E Primary School CUNNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St Matthew'S High Brooms C Of E Primary School POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Tunbridge Wells) ENTERPRISE CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NORTH FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School WILMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Cadogan Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| St John'S Tennis Club ST. JOHNS ROAD | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Colebrook Recreation Ground COLEBROOK PAVILION COLEBROOK PAVILION APPLE TREE LANE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| The Skinners School - Playing Fields SOUTHFIELDS PARK SOUTHFIELDS PARK CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells T.A Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | 989 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.