Impala Gardens is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 9PZ is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Impala Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 9JE, TN4 9JF, TN4 9JD, TN4 9NF, TN4 9JY, TN4 9JG, TN4 9QB, TN4 9NB, TN4 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN4 9PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TN4 9PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 28.3% | 23% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 62.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (91.3%) 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% | 53.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 37.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| 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.
In the area around TN4 9PZ this area, 8.6% 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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 8.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 46.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 90.1% | 86.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.6% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Impala Gardens was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Impala Gardens has the 25th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 66th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impala Lodge Impala Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2024-02-29 | £1,143,725 |
| 6 Impala Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-02-29 | £627,530 |
| 3 Impala Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-11-02 | £594,463 |
| 4 Impala Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-06-15 | £502,374 |
| 1 Impala Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-11-15 | £774,818 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Free schools | 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 1,384 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 | 5,017 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 | 1,173 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School London Road , Southborough TN4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,466 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 | 495 yd | |
| Two Penny Blue | 155 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 526 yd | |
| Panini On The Park | Table 8 Cafe The Hub, Grosvenor And Hilbert Park | 539 yd | |
| McCarthy And Stone Assisted Living | The Dairy, 103 St Johns Road | 611 yd | |
| Sanjay's Cafe | Sanju Cafe, 81 St Johns Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Ground Ltd | Tunbridge Wells Bowling & Tennis Gr, St Johns Road | 501 yd | |
| Saint Johns Yard | 66 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 649 yd | |
| Cross Keys Pub | The Cross Keys, 236 - 238 St Johns Road | 668 yd | |
| The Allotment Pub | The Allotment, 90 St James Road | 672 yd | |
| The Brick Works | 102 High Brooms Road, Southborough | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Fish Bar | 74 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 495 yd | |
| Kings Fish And Chips | 169 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 562 yd | |
| Shahen Balti House | 165 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 563 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 167 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 563 yd | |
| Happy Harvest Chinese Take Away | 171 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 151 Silverdale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 430 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 105 St Johns Road | 630 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 60 - 64 St Johns Road | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. John'S C Of E Primary School CUNNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Cadogan Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| St John'S Tennis Club ST. JOHNS ROAD | tennis courts | 484 yd |
| The Skinners School ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School WILMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School SOUTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells T.A Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | 684 yd | |
| St John'S Recreation Ground BELTRING ROAD | tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Hilbert Recreation Ground HILBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 829 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.