Hilders Lane is in Edenbridge and in Sevenoaks district. TN8 6JU is located in the Edenbridge North and East 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 Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN8 6JX, TN8 6JT, TN8 6LF, TN8 6HX, TN8 6LB, TN8 6LL, TN8 6JE, TN8 6HZ, TN8 6LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN8 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 TN8 6JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.8% 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 | 22.2% | 20.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 67.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 47.5% | 47.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 18.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 30.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 93.9% | 94.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilders Lane was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Edenbridge North and East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Hilders Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenbridge North and East and the 58th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Regents Cottages Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-07-18 | £295,469 |
| Bay Trees Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 1999-06-08 | £570,350 |
| Threeways Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1999-01-29 | £533,037 |
| 2 Regents Cottages, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 1998-10-09 | £466,174 |
| Bay Trees Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 1997-04-14 | £553,067 |
TN8 6JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 6JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 TN8 6JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge Primary School High Street , TN8 5AB | 1out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Crockham Hill , TN8 6RP | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Elms Primary School Bough Beech Road , Four Elms TN8 6NE | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Junior School Holland Road , Hurst Green RH8 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Infant School Wolfs Wood , Hurst Green RH8 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | Swan Inn, Swan Lane | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 3, Ramac Retail Park | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, Ramac Retail Park | 587 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.