Medway, Crowborough, TN6 2DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN6 2DL 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	48.3%	50.8%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	51.7%	49.2%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 TN6 2DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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	26.2%	28.3%	2.1%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	52.4%	-5.1%	44.2%	8.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	7.7%	9.9%	2.2%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	5.6%	8%	2.4%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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 (85.1%) 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	45%	45.6%	0.6%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	38.4%	39.5%	1.1%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	14%	10.9%	-3.1%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	1.8%	2%	0.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	2%	1.3%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.3%	15.2%	-4.1%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	13.7%	-2.2%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	13.3%	-3.4%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	10%	3.6%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	19%	7.0%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	27.5%	3.9%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	6%	1.4%	-4.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	98.9%	98%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	97.6%	4.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	2.6%	2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	98%	4.6%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	2%	1.3%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.9%	37.2%	-3.3%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	11.3%	6.0%	5.3%

Safety

Is Medway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crowborough Central average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TN6 2DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Medway are based on 138 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Medway, Crowborough, TN6 2DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN6 2DL

Average Price
£372,150

Semi-Detached
£384,141

Terraced
£336,855

Detached
£412,933

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Medway

Average Price
£387,814

Semi-Detached
£400,150

Terraced
£326,164

Detached
£427,875

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on MedwayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Medway, Crowborough, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2025-05-07	£522,837
19A Medway, Crowborough, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-04-28	£369,464
26 Medway, Crowborough, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-10-29	£359,274
22 Medway, Crowborough, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2024-10-01	£498,992
7 Medway, Crowborough, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-09-27	£321,298

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN6 2DL

Employment

TN6 2DL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN6 2DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	11
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashdown Primary School Luxford Road , TN6 2HW	3out of 4	792 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough Hill , TN6 2SD	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Marys Catholic Primary School Chapel Green , TN6 2LB	3out of 4	1,237 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jarvis Brook Primary School Hadlow Down Road , TN6 3RG	3out of 4	1,277 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rotherfield Primary School North Street , Rotherfield TN6 3NA	3out of 4	2,866 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beacon Academy North Beeches Road , TN6 2AS	3out of 4	987 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grove Park School Church Road , TN6 1BN	3out of 4	2,201 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crowborough Spice	24 Crowborough Hill	355 yd
Lis Takeaway	Pangs, Sunny House Crowborough Hill	361 yd
Jarvis Brook Football Club	Jarvis Brook Sports Club Palesgate Lane	528 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jarvis Brook Social Club	Jarvis Brook Social Club Crowborough Hill		458 yd
The Wheatsheaf	The Wheatsheaf Mount Pleasant		913 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welat Kebab Shop	Welat Kebab Shop, Heatherview Crowborough Hill	399 yd
Pic Ups, Brookfield Villa	Pic Ups, Brookfield Villa, 2 Crowborough Hill	458 yd
Good Friends	Good Friends Farningham Road	528 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Plc	Sainsburys Plc Crowborough Hill		458 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Millbrook Business Park Sybron Way		775 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall CROWBOROUGH HILL		499 yd
Lime Kiln Playing Field JARVIS BROOK SPORTS CLUB JARVIS BROOK SPORTS CLUB PALESGATE LANE	grass pitches	523 yd
Assassins Gym UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CROWBOROUGH HILL	health and fitness suite	570 yd
Isenhurst Health Club (Crowborough) FARNINGHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	619 yd
Wolfe Recreation Ground WOLFE RECREATION GROUND WOLFE RECREATION GROUND BLACKNESS ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,049 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	84.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TN6 2DL