Lavender Hill is in Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN9 2AT is located in the Vauxhall 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 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, TN9 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN9 2JQ, TN9 2BE, TN9 2AU, TN9 2JE, TN9 2JF, TN9 2JZ, TN9 2JG, TN9 2GA, TN9 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 42.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) 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 | 51.5% | 56.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2AT this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 7.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 49.5% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 83% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 87.7% | 81.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 81.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Hill was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Judd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Judd and the 102nd highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36A Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2026-02-13 | £355,000 |
| 41 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-02-04 | £282,869 |
| 5 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-11-14 | £359,569 |
| 41 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-10-30 | £238,733 |
| 36 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2024-08-23 | £362,372 |
TN9 2AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 228 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's (Tonbridge) Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's County Infant School Hectorage Road , TN9 2DR | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's County Junior School Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HH | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Road Community Primary School Sussex Road , TN9 2TP | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR | - not rated | 297 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | - not rated | 552 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | - not rated | 552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW | - not rated | 885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Bank Preparatory School Quarry Hill , TN9 2NT | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Rise School Care of Styletech, Unit 2 , Vale Rise TN9 1TB | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Somerhill Tudeley Road , Tonbridge TN11 0NJ | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Lodge School The Schools At Somerhill , Somerhill TN11 0NJ | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Mei Garden | 44 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 539 yd | |
| Pizza Olivia | 41 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 539 yd | |
| Planet JJ's | 11 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 552 yd | |
| Angel Cafe | St Stephens Church, 37 Waterloo Road | 607 yd | |
| FCB Artisan Espresso Bar | Tonbridge Railway Station, Barden Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Drum | 54 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge | 111 yd | |
| The New Telegraph Club Ltd | 26 Priory Road, Tonbridge | 391 yd | |
| Punch And Judy | 11 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge | 425 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | 51 - 52 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 554 yd | |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd | Angel Indoor Bowls Centre, Avenue Du Puy | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilin | 2A Priory Road, Tonbridge | 494 yd | |
| The Quarry Fish And Chips | 3 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 552 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 6 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 552 yd | |
| Bubble Wraps | 11 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 595 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 4 Railway Approach, Tonbridge | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstores | 5-8 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 610 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station | J Sainsbury, Angel Lane | 720 yd | |
| Waitrose And Partners | Waitrose, Sovereign Way | 886 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods, Botany | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Grammar School DEAKIN LEAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 379 yd |
| Weald Of Kent Grammar School TUDELEY LANE | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Hillview School For Girls BRIONNE GARDENS | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY | indoor bowls | 621 yd |
| Angel Leisure Centre ANGEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Kent) Ltd (Closed) 2-12 2-12 Avebury Avenue | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Judd School BROOK STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Tonbridge Teen And Twenty Club (Closed) River Lawn Road | 824 yd | |
| Racecourse Sports Ground NEW WHARF ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.