Priory Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2AH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	50.8%	-3.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46%	49.2%	3.2%	49.0%	0.2%

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	26%	28.7%	2.7%	37.9%	-9.2%
Married: Opposite sex	26.6%	24.1%	-2.5%	44.2%	-20.1%
Separated	3.1%	4.6%	1.5%	2.2%	2.4%
Divorced	19.3%	28.2%	8.9%	9.1%	19.1%
Widowed	25%	14.4%	-10.6%	6.1%	8.3%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	17.5%	30.5%	13.0%	48.4%	-17.9%
Good health	38%	28.9%	-9.1%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	28%	24.9%	-3.1%	12.7%	12.2%
Bad health	11%	13.7%	2.7%	4.0%	9.7%
Very bad health	5.5%	2%	-3.5%	1.2%	0.8%

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.

In the area around TN9 2AH this area, 39.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.1%	39.9%	-12.2%	18.2%	21.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	13.9%	6.1%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	6.3%	8.7%	2.4%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.5%	3.9%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.7%	8.1%	3.4%	16.9%	-8.8%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	18.5%	1.3%	33.8%	-15.3%
Other	8.3%	3.5%	-4.8%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	2%	2.5%	0.5%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	93%	87.3%	-5.7%	81.4%	5.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.1%	0.9%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% 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	89%	87.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	5.5%	3.6%	-1.9%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1%	2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	4%	4.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.5%	87.8%	-0.7%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	3%	7.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	3.5%	3%	-0.5%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0.5%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.5%	76.7%	-15.2%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Turkey	1%	0.1%	0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
No passport held	31.8%	13.5%	18.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Priory Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Street was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Judd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Priory Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Judd and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in TN9 2AH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Priory Street are based on 145 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tonbridge And Malling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Priory Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2AH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN9 2AH

Average Price
£585,545

Semi-Detached
£564,383

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£617,288

Estimated Average Property Prices for Priory Street

Average Price
£374,127

Semi-Detached
£479,675

Terraced
£342,278

Detached
£480,190

Flats/Maisonettes
£217,756

Other
£734,786

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Priory Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Old Stables, 86 Priory Street, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£547,500	2024-03-26	£584,039
84 Priory Street, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2023-07-17	£601,565
Carriage House, 82 Priory Street, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2023-05-30	£531,806
Kent House, 60B Priory Street, Tonbridge, Kent Other, an established residential building	£557,000	2021-08-06	£573,311
88 Priory Street, Tonbridge, Kent Other, an established residential building	£650,000	2021-07-16	£662,567

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN9 2AH

Employment

TN9 2AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 TN9 2AH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	34
Part-Time Employee	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	11
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Education	5
Manufacturing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sussex Road Community Primary School Sussex Road , TN9 2TP	3out of 4	644 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ	1out of 4	708 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment The Slade , TN9 1HR	4out of 4	886 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Chavasse Primary School 2a Baker Lane , TN11 0FB	- not rated	1,582 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Long Mead Community Primary School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU	2out of 4	2,720 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Judd School Brook Street , TN9 2PN	4out of 4	625 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR	4out of 4	777 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Hayesbrook School Brook Street , TN9 2PH	3out of 4	895 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE	3out of 4	982 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP	4out of 4	1,078 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW	- not rated	777 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP	- not rated	1,193 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX	- not rated	1,673 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU	- not rated	1,673 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nexus Foundation Special School Upper Haysden Lane , TN11 8AA	2out of 4	1,827 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ	- not rated	2,065 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Planet JJ's	11 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge	233 yd
FCB Artisan Espresso Bar	Tonbridge Railway Station, Barden Road	240 yd
Pumpkin 1/2 Kiosk	Tonbridge Station Cafe, Railway Approach	253 yd
Pumpkin Cafe (Plat 3 And 4)	Tonbridge Station Cafe, Railway Approach	253 yd
The Honeymoon	2 Barden Road, Tonbridge	277 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Telegraph Club Ltd	26 Priory Road, Tonbridge	97 yd
Punch And Judy	11 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge	175 yd
Tonb Constitutional Club	6 Barden Road, Tonbridge	291 yd
The New Drum	54 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge	310 yd
Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd	Angel Indoor Bowls Centre, Avenue Du Puy	400 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chilin	2A Priory Road, Tonbridge	94 yd
The Quarry Fish And Chips	3 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge	233 yd
Kebab Express	6 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge	233 yd
Bubble Wraps	11 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge	240 yd
Pizza GoGo	4 Railway Approach, Tonbridge	253 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Foodstores	5-8 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge	250 yd
J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station	J Sainsbury, Angel Lane	378 yd
Waitrose And Partners	Waitrose, Sovereign Way	537 yd
Iceland Foods Plc	Iceland Frozen Foods, Botany	565 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peak Fitness (Kent) Ltd (Closed) 2-12 2-12 Avebury Avenue	health and fitness suite	347 yd
Angel Leisure Centre ANGEL LANE	health and fitness suite	374 yd
Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY	indoor bowls	398 yd
Tonbridge Teen And Twenty Club (Closed) River Lawn Road		405 yd
Racecourse Sports Ground NEW WHARF ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	645 yd
Judd School BROOK STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	694 yd
Tonbridge Grammar School DEAKIN LEAS	grass pitches, swimming pool	772 yd
Hillview School For Girls BRIONNE GARDENS	grass pitches	783 yd
Tonbridge Swimming Pool TONBRIDGE POOL PARKING TONBRIDGE POOL PARKING THE SLADE	swimming pool	809 yd
Weald Of Kent Grammar School TUDELEY LANE	grass pitches	924 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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

Overview of TN9 2AH