Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2BT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.5%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48.1%	48.5%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	33.6%	37.8%	4.2%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	45.2%	-2.6%	44.2%	1.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.6%	0.7%	-2.9%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.5%	12.2%	3.7%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	5.7%	3.3%	-2.4%	6.1%	-2.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.3%	47.6%	2.3%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	33.5%	31.8%	-1.7%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	17.7%	15.3%	-2.4%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	2.2%	4.1%	1.9%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.6%	15.9%	-4.7%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	13.7%	-0.9%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	12.6%	-5.6%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	4.4%	0.8%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	10%	-2.1%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	39.3%	10.2%	33.8%	5.5%
Other	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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%	2.7%	2.7%	1.1%	1.6%
Chinese	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	95.3%	87%	-8.3%	81.4%	5.6%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% 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	92.7%	87%	-5.7%	83.2%	3.8%
European Union	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	5.9%	5.0%	5.6%	0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	86.7%	-6.0%	83.2%	3.5%
10+ Years	0.9%	11.8%	10.9%	9.8%	2.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0.3%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	5%	6.5%	-1.5%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Goldsmid Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmid Road was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Cage Green & Angel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Goldsmid Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Cage Green & Angel and the 79th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TN9 2BT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Goldsmid Road are based on 102 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 Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2BT

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN9 2BT

Average Price
£723,920

Semi-Detached
£647,741

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£749,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Goldsmid Road

Average Price
£626,788

Semi-Detached
£552,344

Terraced
£561,457

Detached
£741,493

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Goldsmid Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2022-09-02	£804,667
1B Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2021-06-29	£562,140
8 Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£722,000	2021-03-19	£812,144
1 Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2019-07-30	£664,149
4 Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2018-09-11	£733,341

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN9 2BT

Employment

TN9 2BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	47
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	18
Other	13
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	29
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ	3out of 4	395 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's (Tonbridge) Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ	- not rated	395 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's County Junior School Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HH	- not rated	515 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's County Infant School Hectorage Road , TN9 2DR	- not rated	559 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Chavasse Primary School 2a Baker Lane , TN11 0FB	3out of 4	887 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP	- not rated	233 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP	- not rated	233 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR	4out of 4	365 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR	- not rated	365 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE	3out of 4	472 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	1,174 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Vale Rise School Care of Styletech, Unit 2 , Vale Rise TN9 1TB	- not rated	971 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Bank Preparatory School Quarry Hill , TN9 2NT	- not rated	1,094 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Somerhill Tudeley Road , Tonbridge TN11 0NJ	- not rated	1,528 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Derwent Lodge School The Schools At Somerhill , Somerhill TN11 0NJ	- not rated	1,644 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP	- not rated	1,807 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
May Mei Garden	44 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge	871 yd
Pizza Olivia	41 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge	871 yd
Planet JJ's	11 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge	880 yd
Clip N Climb	Unit 4, 2 - 8 Morley Road	900 yd
Angel Cafe	St Stephens Church, 37 Waterloo Road	941 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Drum	54 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge	421 yd
Vauxhall Inn	Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge	442 yd
The Cardinals Error	Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge	499 yd
The New Telegraph Club Ltd	26 Priory Road, Tonbridge	660 yd
Punch And Judy	11 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge	755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chilin	2A Priory Road, Tonbridge	803 yd
The Quarry Fish And Chips	3 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge	880 yd
Kebab Express	6 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge	880 yd
Bubble Wraps	11 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge	919 yd
Pizza GoGo	4 Railway Approach, Tonbridge	970 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station	J Sainsbury, Angel Lane	933 yd
Lidl Foodstores	5-8 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge	934 yd
Waitrose And Partners	Waitrose, Sovereign Way	1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weald Of Kent Grammar School TUDELEY LANE	grass pitches	208 yd
Tonbridge Grammar School DEAKIN LEAS	grass pitches, swimming pool	384 yd
Hillview School For Girls BRIONNE GARDENS	grass pitches	463 yd
Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY	indoor bowls	778 yd
Angel Leisure Centre ANGEL LANE	health and fitness suite	932 yd
Peak Fitness (Kent) Ltd (Closed) 2-12 2-12 Avebury Avenue	health and fitness suite	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	193 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TN9 2BT