Albany Close is in Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN9 2EY 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 Albany Close, Tonbridge, TN9 2EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN9 2EH, TN9 2EJ, TN9 2EL, TN9 2EP, TN9 2EN, TN9 2ER, TN9 2EU, TN9 2HG, TN9 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2EY 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% |
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 2EY 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Close was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Cage Green & Angel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albany Close has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Cage Green & Angel and the 127th lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Albany Close, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-21 | £413,730 |
| 17 Albany Close, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2021-06-14 | £413,173 |
| 7 Albany Close, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-12-13 | £448,382 |
| 6 Albany Close, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-08-24 | £495,666 |
| 17 Albany Close, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-06-01 | £402,007 |
TN9 2EY 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's County Junior School Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HH | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School 2a Baker Lane , TN11 0FB | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's County Infant School Hectorage Road , TN9 2DR | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's (Tonbridge) Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | - not rated | 331 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | - not rated | 505 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | - not rated | 505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR | 4out of 4 | 926 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 | 1,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerhill Tudeley Road , Tonbridge TN11 0NJ | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Lodge School The Schools At Somerhill , Somerhill TN11 0NJ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fosse Bank Preparatory School Quarry Hill , TN9 2NT | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip N Climb | Unit 4, 2 - 8 Morley Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinals Error | Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge | 93 yd | |
| Vauxhall Inn | Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge | 604 yd | |
| The New Drum | 54 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge | 906 yd | |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd | Angel Indoor Bowls Centre, Avenue Du Puy | 964 yd | |
| The New Telegraph Club Ltd | 26 Priory Road, Tonbridge | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillview School For Girls BRIONNE GARDENS | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Weald Of Kent Grammar School TUDELEY LANE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Tonbridge Grammar School DEAKIN LEAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY | indoor bowls | 985 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.