Pembury Grove is in Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN9 2BH 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 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, TN9 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN9 2AX, TN9 2AU, TN9 2FD, TN9 2AT, TN9 2GA, TN9 2AY, TN9 2BE, TN9 2BN, TN9 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 42.5% | 35.7% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 46.7% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 55.4% | 52% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 8.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 34.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 91.7% | 85.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembury Grove was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Judd average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Pembury Grove has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Judd and the 148th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-04-12 | £402,162 |
| 34 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-03-25 | £395,091 |
| 38 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-23 | £428,455 |
| 34 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-05-10 | £257,608 |
| 35 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £209,500 | 2020-09-30 | £240,546 |
TN9 2BH 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ | 1out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Road Community Primary School Sussex Road , TN9 2TP | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment The Slade , TN9 1HR | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School 2a Baker Lane , TN11 0FB | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Mead Community Primary School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Judd School Brook Street , TN9 2PN | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hayesbrook School Brook Street , TN9 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Schools At Somerhill Tudeley Road , Tonbridge TN11 0NJ | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nexus Foundation Special School Upper Haysden Lane , TN11 8AA | 2out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet JJ's | 11 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 516 yd | |
| May Mei Garden | 44 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 551 yd | |
| Pizza Olivia | 41 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 551 yd | |
| FCB Artisan Espresso Bar | Tonbridge Railway Station, Barden Road | 571 yd | |
| Pumpkin 1/2 Kiosk | Tonbridge Station Cafe, Railway Approach | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Drum | 54 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge | 91 yd | |
| The New Telegraph Club Ltd | 26 Priory Road, Tonbridge | 276 yd | |
| Punch And Judy | 11 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge | 399 yd | |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd | Angel Indoor Bowls Centre, Avenue Du Puy | 459 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | 51 - 52 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilin | 2A Priory Road, Tonbridge | 421 yd | |
| The Quarry Fish And Chips | 3 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 516 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 6 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 516 yd | |
| Bubble Wraps | 11 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 548 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 4 Railway Approach, Tonbridge | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstores | 5-8 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 561 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station | J Sainsbury, Angel Lane | 583 yd | |
| Waitrose And Partners | Waitrose, Sovereign Way | 747 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods, Botany | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY | indoor bowls | 472 yd |
| Tonbridge Grammar School DEAKIN LEAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Hillview School For Girls BRIONNE GARDENS | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Angel Leisure Centre ANGEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Weald Of Kent Grammar School TUDELEY LANE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Kent) Ltd (Closed) 2-12 2-12 Avebury Avenue | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Tonbridge Teen And Twenty Club (Closed) River Lawn Road | 725 yd | |
| Judd School BROOK STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Racecourse Sports Ground NEW WHARF ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 965 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.