Hilders Lane is in Edenbridge and in Sevenoaks district. TN8 6LQ 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 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN8 6LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 14.7% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 52.7% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 34% | 44.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 34% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.9% | 23.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 33.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 98.4% | 91.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 91.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilders Lane was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Edenbridge North and East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hilders Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenbridge North and East and the 80th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunway Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-03-31 | £511,386 |
| Greendale Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-09 | £671,450 |
| Condor Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-03-26 | £699,774 |
| Fern Bank Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-08-15 | £668,192 |
| Rohan, 1 Spile Bank, Edenbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2017-11-15 | £696,616 |
TN8 6LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
TN8 6LQ 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 6LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge Primary School High Street , TN8 5AB | 1out of 4 | 2,370 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 | 3,667 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Junior School Holland Road , Hurst Green RH8 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Elms Primary School Bough Beech Road , Four Elms TN8 6NE | 3out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Infant School Wolfs Wood , Hurst Green RH8 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,739 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 | 2,652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor House School & College Mill Lane , Hurst Green RH8 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingfield College Racecourse Road , RH7 6PH | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood School Wolfs Hill , Limpsfield RH8 0QU | - not rated | 5,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piers School St Pier's Lane , RH7 6PW | 3out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.