Chilston Close is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 9LS is located in the St James' electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chilston Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 9LR, TN4 9LT, TN4 9LN, TN4 9LP, TN4 9LU, TN4 9GX, TN4 9JN, TN4 9QH, TN4 9NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN4 9LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents 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 | 48.6% | 54% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 42% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 38% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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% | 54.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 9.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 51.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 88% | 87.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 63.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 63.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 24.3% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 3.6% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 63.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 20.2% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 2.4% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilston Close was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chilston Close has the 46th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 125th highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chilston Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-22 | £267,031 |
| 1 Chilston Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £289,675 | 2023-12-19 | £303,555 |
| 4 Chilston Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-12-11 | £245,911 |
| 16 Chilston Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-06-19 | £140,699 |
| 18 Chilston Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-11-20 | £265,344 |
TN4 9LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 9LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sandrock Road , TN2 3PR | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,263 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 | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN | - not rated | 2,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | 56 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 280 yd | |
| The Shuffle House | Bean, 68 St Johns Road | 306 yd | |
| Leaf And Bean | 47 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 313 yd | |
| Rush Coffee | 57 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 316 yd | |
| The Hidden Well | 77 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Yard | 66 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 306 yd | |
| Maffei Home Of Havana | 61 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 545 yd | |
| Black Horse P H | Black Horse, 169 Camden Road | 551 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | Rose & Crown, 47 Grosvenor Road | 575 yd | |
| The Allotment Pub | The Allotment, 90 St James Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander Indian Cuisine | Coriander, 111 St Johns Road | 415 yd | |
| St Johns Kebab & Pizza | St Johns Kebab Pizza, 109 St Johns Road | 415 yd | |
| Mister Chef | 115 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 415 yd | |
| St Johns Fish Bar | 74 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 493 yd | |
| Mems Plaice Fish And Chips | 1 Quarry Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 60 - 64 St Johns Road | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 105 St Johns Road | 415 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 33 - 37 Calverley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 708 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 718 yd | |
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Skinners School ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 352 yd |
| St John'S Recreation Ground BELTRING ROAD | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School SOUTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Halo Gym SOUTHDOWN HOUSE SOUTHDOWN HOUSE ROCK VILLA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tunbridge Wells) Unit 4 Unit 4 Royal Victoria Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| St John'S Tennis Club ST. JOHNS ROAD | tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Cadogan Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| St. John'S C Of E Primary School CUNNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells T.A Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | 1,000 yd | |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.