Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

WATKINS YARD, TN16 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKINS YARD, TN16 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

338

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TN16 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TN16 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £415k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN16 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Watkins Yard, 0.3km from Westerham in Westerham. Administratively it sits within Westerham and Crockham Hill ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN16, TN16 1BU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 2.4% 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 TN16 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00124268 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN16 1BU. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

Terraced

£ 381,250

2 sales · Mean £ 381,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TN16 1BU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Valence School

Good113 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Chocs On The Green0.2 km
  • Gaia Homeware Ltd0.4 km
  • Larratt & Co0.4 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bouchon Bar A Vins And Tasting Room0.2 km
  • Brunch In Westerham0.3 km
  • Grasshopper On The Green0.2 km
  • Mr & Mrs Sadlier @ Grasshopper On The Green0.2 km
  • No. 170.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bussi's Bites0.4 km
  • Calissa Med Limited0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Deli Di Luca0.4 km
  • Napoli E0.4 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sultan Kebab House0.4 km
  • Westerham Fish And Chips & Chinese Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hurst Green5.6 km
  • Oxted5.8 km
  • Edenbridge Station6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.3 km
  • Glebe House0.4 km