Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN8 5DJ is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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	48%	45.4%	-2.6%	51.0%	-5.6%
Male	52%	54.6%	2.6%	49.0%	5.6%

Partnership Status

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	49.8%	36.4%	-13.4%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	34.7%	43.6%	8.9%	44.2%	-0.6%
Separated	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	7.6%	10.2%	2.6%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	5.6%	6.2%	0.6%	6.1%	0.1%

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 (90.3%) 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	54.7%	58.2%	3.5%	48.4%	9.8%
Good health	30.7%	32.1%	1.4%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	12%	7.1%	-4.9%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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	27.9%	11.6%	-16.3%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	8.4%	-3.2%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	14.7%	1.2%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.7%	3.1%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	20%	7.3%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	27.5%	36%	8.5%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.3%	94.3%	-1.0%	81.4%	12.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

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	93%	87.9%	-5.1%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	3%	6.4%	3.4%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	4.3%	2.0%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	87.9%	-4.8%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.8%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	1.1%	-4.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	46.4%	46.2%	0.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Hever Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hever Road was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Edenbridge North and East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hever Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenbridge North and East and the 53rd highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Sevenoaks .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TN8 5DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hever Road are based on 236 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sevenoaks.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN8 5DJ

Average Price
£383,609

Semi-Detached
£466,320

Terraced
£358,095

Detached
£718,506

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£349,535

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hever Road

Average Price
£589,083

Semi-Detached
£686,597

Terraced
£442,555

Detached
£1,372,724

Flats/Maisonettes
£306,695

Other
£584,716

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hever Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Hever Road, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2026-02-27	£280,000
54 Hever Road, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-12-17	£315,072
36 Hever Road, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-11-20	£405,743
40 Hever Road, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-01-16	£420,382
10 Hever Road, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-11-18	£311,832

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN8 5DJ

Employment

TN8 5DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.

TN8 5DJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	42
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	16
Construction	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edenbridge Primary School High Street , TN8 5AB	- not rated	720 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edenbridge Primary School High Street , TN8 5AB	3out of 4	771 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Presbyterian School Marsh Green , TN8 5PU	- not rated	1,742 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hever Road , Hever TN8 7NH	- not rated	3,446 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Elms Primary School Bough Beech Road , Four Elms TN8 6NE	3out of 4	3,665 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Eden Valley School Four Elms Road , TN8 6AD	- not rated	1,278 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edenbridge Middle School High Street , TN8 5AB	- not rated	720 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The View School Church Street , Edenbridge TN8 5BD	- not rated	449 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Preparatory School Stick Hill , TN8 5NN	- not rated	3,554 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lingfield College Racecourse Road , RH7 6PH	- not rated	4,865 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Piers School St Pier's Lane , RH7 6PW	3out of 4	5,283 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) St Piers Lane , RH7 6PW	- not rated	5,283 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable		More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quality Tandoori	Quality Tandoori Restaurant, 106 - 108 High Street	434 yd
Tom Bell	Tom Bells Traditional Fish And Chips, 84 High Street	455 yd
Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant	33 High Street, Edenbridge	631 yd
Costa Coffee	64 High Street, Edenbridge	632 yd
Edenbridge Rugby Footbal Club	Edenbridge Rugby Football Club, The Pavilion	666 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Eden	121 High Street, Edenbridge	220 yd
Secret Cask	91 - 91A High Street, Edenbridge	370 yd
Ye Old Crown Hotel	74 - 76 High Street, Edenbridge	489 yd
Edenbridge Sports Association	The Pavillion, Recreation Ground	720 yd
Royal British Legion	R B L Edenbridge Club, Croft Hall	741 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aniseed	Wealden Villas, 31A High Street	173 yd
Ozzy's Place	Ozzys Place, 104 High Street	348 yd
Edenbridge Balti	93 High Street, Edenbridge	388 yd
Hong Kong Diner	95 High Street, Edenbridge	388 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 65A High Street	468 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Supreme Cuisine	Unit 7, Warsop Trading Estate	252 yd
Waitrose	Mont St Aignan Way, Edenbridge	453 yd
Tesco	39 - 41 High Street, Edenbridge	631 yd
D And M News	4 High Street, Edenbridge	804 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blossoms Park MILL HILL	grass pitches	572 yd
Lingfield Road Recreation Ground THE RECREATION GROUND THE RECREATION GROUND COOMB FIELD	grass pitches	675 yd
Edenbridge Leisure Centre STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,058 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	82.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	82.7%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TN8 5DJ