Southwood Avenue is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 9PN 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 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 9PW, TN4 9PL, TN4 9AE, TN4 9PR, TN4 9PX, TN4 9PY, TN4 9AD, TN4 9PT, TN4 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN4 9PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN4 9PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 27.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 59.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 58.9% | 60.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around TN4 9PN this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 5.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 54.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 89.7% | 87.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 88.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwood Avenue was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southwood Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 60th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-22 | £619,425 |
| 23 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-08-18 | £495,839 |
| 10 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-05-24 | £559,139 |
| 8 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2022-11-29 | £498,203 |
| 14 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Other, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-01-06 | £613,027 |
TN4 9PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,108 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 | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 72 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 142 yd | |
| McCarthy And Stone Assisted Living | The Dairy, 103 St Johns Road | 263 yd | |
| Sanjay's Cafe | Sanju Cafe, 81 St Johns Road | 283 yd | |
| The Shuffle House | Bean, 68 St Johns Road | 346 yd | |
| Even Flow | 79 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Yard | 66 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 346 yd | |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Ground Ltd | Tunbridge Wells Bowling & Tennis Gr, St Johns Road | 388 yd | |
| Cross Keys Pub | The Cross Keys, 236 - 238 St Johns Road | 634 yd | |
| The Allotment Pub | The Allotment, 90 St James Road | 905 yd | |
| Maffei Home Of Havana | 61 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Fish Bar | 74 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 142 yd | |
| Coriander Indian Cuisine | Coriander, 111 St Johns Road | 283 yd | |
| St Johns Kebab & Pizza | St Johns Kebab Pizza, 109 St Johns Road | 283 yd | |
| Mister Chef | 115 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 283 yd | |
| Mems Plaice Fish And Chips | 1 Quarry Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 105 St Johns Road | 283 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 60 - 64 St Johns Road | 346 yd | |
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Skinners School ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School SOUTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 344 yd |
| St John'S Recreation Ground BELTRING ROAD | tennis courts | 350 yd |
| St John'S Tennis Club ST. JOHNS ROAD | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Cadogan Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells T.A Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | 581 yd | |
| St. John'S C Of E Primary School CUNNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School WILMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys ST. JOHNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.