Phillippines Close is in Edenbridge and in Sevenoaks district. TN8 5GN is located in the Edenbridge South and West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Phillippines Close, Edenbridge, TN8 5GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN8 5EA, TN8 5FJ, TN8 5DB, TN8 5SE, TN8 5DJ, TN8 5DA, TN8 5ET, TN8 5DE, TN8 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN8 5GN 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phillippines Close was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Edenbridge North and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Phillippines Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenbridge North and East and the 152nd highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Phillippines Close, Edenbridge, Kent Other, an established residential building | £2,111,643 | 2015-07-15 | £2,646,840 |
TN8 5GN 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 5GN 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge Primary School High Street , TN8 5AB | 1out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hever , TN8 7NH | 2out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Elms Primary School Bough Beech Road , Four Elms TN8 6NE | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The View School Church Street , Edenbridge TN8 5BD | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingfield College Racecourse Road , RH7 6PH | - not rated | 4,770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piers School St Pier's Lane , RH7 6PW | 3out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) St Piers Lane , RH7 6PW | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Tandoori | Quality Tandoori Restaurant, 106 - 108 High Street | 626 yd | |
| Tom Bell | Tom Bells Traditional Fish And Chips, 84 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Edenbridge Rugby Footbal Club | Edenbridge Rugby Football Club, The Pavilion | 805 yd | |
| Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant | 33 High Street, Edenbridge | 826 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 64 High Street, Edenbridge | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Eden | 121 High Street, Edenbridge | 403 yd | |
| Secret Cask | 91 - 91A High Street, Edenbridge | 562 yd | |
| Ye Old Crown Hotel | 74 - 76 High Street, Edenbridge | 681 yd | |
| Edenbridge Sports Association | The Pavillion, Recreation Ground | 856 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | R B L Edenbridge Club, Croft Hall | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aniseed | Wealden Villas, 31A High Street | 334 yd | |
| Ozzy's Place | Ozzys Place, 104 High Street | 538 yd | |
| Edenbridge Balti | 93 High Street, Edenbridge | 581 yd | |
| Hong Kong Diner | 95 High Street, Edenbridge | 581 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 65A High Street | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Cuisine | Unit 7, Warsop Trading Estate | 167 yd | |
| Waitrose | Mont St Aignan Way, Edenbridge | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 - 41 High Street, Edenbridge | 826 yd | |
| D And M News | 4 High Street, Edenbridge | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blossoms Park MILL HILL | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Lingfield Road Recreation Ground THE RECREATION GROUND THE RECREATION GROUND COOMB FIELD | grass pitches | 785 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.