TN13 1BU is a well-regarded residential area on Rockdale Road, 0.2km from Sevenoaks in Sevenoaks. Administratively it sits within Sevenoaks Town and St John's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
For serious buyers, TN13 1BU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, up 2.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for TN13 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00124211 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKDALE ROAD, TN13 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKDALE ROAD, TN13 1BU.
467
57
£ 70,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN13 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 57, 70% owned. TN13 1BU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 57). Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN13 1BU. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 380,000
11 sales · Mean £ 368,636
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN13 1BU is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brackenhurst B&B0.6 km
- Stable Cottage B&B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Gatehouse, Tonbridge0.3 km
- House In The Basement0.2 km
- The Anchor0.3 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
- The Oak Tavern And Tap House0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Amazon Fresh Store0.3 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Cook0.3 km
- Especially Health0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Basil Wholefoods0.3 km
- Bigs Dessert Parlour0.5 km
- Branded0.1 km
- Buntastic0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Brunch@730.4 km
- Budare0.2 km
- Eat For Energy Health Shop0.3 km
- Kokoro0.3 km
- Marlowes0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sevenoaks1.2 km
- Bat & Ball2.3 km
- Dunton Green3.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Chequers0.1 km
- The Chequers0.1 km
- Stag Theatre0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- South Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN131BU · Data under Open Government Licence