Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 2EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	51.2%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.9%	48.8%	2.9%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of TN9 2EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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	21.8%	23.1%	1.3%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	63%	1.2%	44.2%	18.8%
Separated	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.6%	6.5%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	10.3%	5.5%	-4.8%	6.1%	-0.6%

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	41.1%	43.7%	2.6%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	37.8%	39.1%	1.3%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	16.3%	13.7%	-2.6%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	4.6%	2.7%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	22.9%	15.4%	-7.5%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	11.8%	-3.2%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	14.1%	-0.3%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	6.5%	-0.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	17.3%	2.3%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	33.3%	11.2%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	1%	4.6%	3.6%	3.1%	1.5%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	97.7%	87.7%	-10.0%	81.4%	6.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.9% 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	96.7%	86.9%	-9.8%	83.2%	3.7%
European Union	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	7.2%	5.4%	5.6%	1.6%
Oceania	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%	1.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	86.9%	-9.3%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0%	8.8%	8.8%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Muslim	4%	6.5%	-2.5%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Lodge Oak Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Oak Lane was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Cage Green & Angel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lodge Oak Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Cage Green & Angel and the 70th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

🔎 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 2EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Lodge Oak Lane are based on 45 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 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 2EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN9 2EP

Average Price
£423,206

Semi-Detached
£459,126

Terraced
£324,763

Detached
£449,807

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lodge Oak Lane

Average Price
£394,368

Semi-Detached
£394,126

Terraced
£385,442

Detached
£460,362

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lodge Oak LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
81 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2017-07-10	£455,430
87 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2007-07-12	£504,102
85 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2006-06-23	£326,755
83 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2002-12-16	£428,247
83 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£63,500	1995-03-10	£406,400

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN9 2EP

Employment

TN9 2EP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	25
Financial and insurance activities	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Other	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	11
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	8
Real estate activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ	1out of 4	347 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Chavasse Primary School 2a Baker Lane , TN11 0FB	- not rated	547 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment The Slade , TN9 1HR	4out of 4	1,618 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sussex Road Community Primary School Sussex Road , TN9 2TP	3out of 4	1,618 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT	1out of 4	3,210 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE	3out of 4	145 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP	4out of 4	431 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR	4out of 4	761 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Judd School Brook Street , TN9 2PN	4out of 4	1,491 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
The Hayesbrook School Brook Street , TN9 2PH	3out of 4	1,784 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	1,529 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Schools At Somerhill Tudeley Road , Tonbridge TN11 0NJ	- not rated	1,193 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP	- not rated	1,744 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX	- not rated	2,256 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU	- not rated	2,256 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ	- not rated	2,529 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Clip N Climb	Unit 4, 2 - 8 Morley Road		791 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cardinals Error	Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge	6 yd
Vauxhall Inn	Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge	596 yd
The New Drum	54 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge	819 yd
Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd	Angel Indoor Bowls Centre, Avenue Du Puy	876 yd
The New Telegraph Club Ltd	26 Priory Road, Tonbridge	955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hillview School For Girls BRIONNE GARDENS	grass pitches	307 yd
Weald Of Kent Grammar School TUDELEY LANE	grass pitches	465 yd
Tonbridge Grammar School DEAKIN LEAS	grass pitches, swimming pool	866 yd
Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY	indoor bowls	898 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%

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

Overview of TN9 2EP