Chichester Road is in Tonbridge and in Tonbridge And Malling district. TN9 2TL is located in the Judd 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 Chichester Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN9 2TR, TN9 2TQ, TN9 2TH, TN9 2TN, TN9 2UB, TN9 2UG, TN9 2TE, TN9 2TJ, TN9 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN9 2TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32% | 39.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 42.7% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 53.9% | 47.9% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 39.9% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 43.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 85.6% | 87.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 86.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.3% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chichester Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Judd average.
Chichester Road has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Judd and the 7th lowest crime rate of 405 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Chichester Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-10-27 | £370,000 |
| 33 Chichester Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £587,000 | 2025-09-04 | £587,000 |
| 35 Chichester Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-09-01 | £510,000 |
| 23 Chichester Road, Tonbridge, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-08-29 | £506,405 |
| 15 Chichester Road, Tonbridge, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2025-03-28 | £449,280 |
TN9 2TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Road Community Primary School Sussex Road , TN9 2TP | 3out of 4 | 190 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 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Rise Primary School Royal Rise , TN9 2DQ | 1out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School 2a Baker Lane , TN11 0FB | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Green Primary School Leigh Road , Hildenborough TN11 9AE | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Judd School Brook Street , TN9 2PN | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hayesbrook School Brook Street , TN9 2PH | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tonbridge Grammar School Deakin Leas , TN9 2JR | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Tudeley Lane , TN9 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Foundation Special School Upper Haysden Lane , TN11 8AA | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonbridge School , TN9 1JP | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe | St Stephens Church, 37 Waterloo Road | 350 yd | |
| May Mei Garden | 44 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 423 yd | |
| Pizza Olivia | 41 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 423 yd | |
| Planet JJ's | 11 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 437 yd | |
| FCB Artisan Espresso Bar | Tonbridge Railway Station, Barden Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nelson Arms | 19 Cromer Street, Tonbridge | 210 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | 51 - 52 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 436 yd | |
| Tonb Constitutional Club | 6 Barden Road, Tonbridge | 532 yd | |
| Punch And Judy | 11 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge | 548 yd | |
| The New Telegraph Club Ltd | 26 Priory Road, Tonbridge | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Wraps | 11 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 425 yd | |
| The Quarry Fish And Chips | 3 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 437 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 6 Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge | 437 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 4 Railway Approach, Tonbridge | 526 yd | |
| Love Eat | 14 Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstores | 5-8 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge | 418 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station | J Sainsbury, Angel Lane | 863 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods, Botany | 896 yd | |
| Waitrose And Partners | Waitrose, Sovereign Way | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Judd School BROOK STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Hayesbrook School BROOK STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Tonbridge Teen And Twenty Club (Closed) River Lawn Road | 574 yd | |
| Peak Fitness (Kent) Ltd (Closed) 2-12 2-12 Avebury Avenue | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Racecourse Sports Ground NEW WHARF ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Angel Leisure Centre ANGEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Tonbridge Swimming Pool TONBRIDGE POOL PARKING TONBRIDGE POOL PARKING THE SLADE | swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Club AVENUE LA PUY | indoor bowls | 998 yd |
| Slade Primary School THE SLADE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Judd School (Vizards Sports Ground) Lower Haysden Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.