Hawthorn Close is in Edenbridge and in Sevenoaks district. TN8 5JX 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Close, Edenbridge, TN8 5JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN8 5JU, TN8 5LA, TN8 5LB, TN8 6GB, TN8 6AA, TN8 5JL, TN8 5JS, TN8 5JF, TN8 5RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN8 5JX has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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% | 48% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 36.7% | 40.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 43.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 44.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 23.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 15% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.9% | 94.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Close was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Edenbridge North and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenbridge North and East and the 37th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hawthorn Close, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-13 | £356,317 |
| 11 Hawthorn Close, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-05-10 | £274,719 |
| 2 Hawthorn Close, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-11-28 | £359,654 |
| 3 Hawthorn Close, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2014-10-17 | £334,961 |
| 3 Hawthorn Close, Edenbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-08-22 | £314,319 |
TN8 5JX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Elms Primary School Bough Beech Road , Four Elms TN8 6NE | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Crockham Hill , TN8 6RP | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hever , TN8 7NH | 2out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Junior School Holland Road , Hurst Green RH8 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 5,333 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 | 1,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingfield College Racecourse Road , RH7 6PH | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piers School St Pier's Lane , RH7 6PW | 3out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) St Piers Lane , RH7 6PW | - not rated | 5,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eden Living Room | The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road | 270 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 64 High Street, Edenbridge | 722 yd | |
| Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant | 33 High Street, Edenbridge | 725 yd | |
| Tom Bell | Tom Bells Traditional Fish And Chips, 84 High Street | 903 yd | |
| Quality Tandoori | Quality Tandoori Restaurant, 106 - 108 High Street | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | R B L Edenbridge Club, Croft Hall | 624 yd | |
| Ye Old Crown Hotel | 74 - 76 High Street, Edenbridge | 868 yd | |
| Secret Cask | 91 - 91A High Street, Edenbridge | 987 yd | |
| Edenbridge Sports Association | The Pavillion, Recreation Ground | 1,000 yd | |
| The Swan | Swan Inn, Swan Lane | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Shop Ltd | Marinos, 18 High Street | 578 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 3, Ramac Retail Park | 657 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 42 High Street, Edenbridge | 713 yd | |
| Eden Bites | 51 High Street, Edenbridge | 789 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, Mont St Aignan Way | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D And M News | 4 High Street, Edenbridge | 555 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Ramac Retail Park | 657 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 - 41 High Street, Edenbridge | 725 yd | |
| Waitrose | Mont St Aignan Way, Edenbridge | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| The Edenbridge Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Four Elms Road | 351 yd | |
| Kent And Surrey Golf And Country Club CROUCH HOUSE ROAD | golf | 713 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.