TN16 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Railway Terrace, 0.6km from Westerham in Westerham. Administratively it sits within Westerham and Crockham Hill ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £414k, down 14.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TN16 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00124275 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY TERRACE, TN16 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY TERRACE, TN16 1BY.
362
40
£ 55,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN16 1BY — age 40, 73% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £414k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN16 1BY. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 414,000
6 sales · Mean £ 416,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN16 1BY has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Valence School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.6 km
- Chocs On The Green0.5 km
- Gaia Homeware Ltd0.7 km
- Larratt & Co0.7 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bouchon Bar A Vins And Tasting Room0.5 km
- Brunch In Westerham0.6 km
- Grasshopper On The Green0.5 km
- Mr & Mrs Sadlier @ Grasshopper On The Green0.5 km
- No. 170.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bussi's Bites0.7 km
- Calissa Med Limited0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Deli Di Luca0.6 km
- Napoli E0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sultan Kebab House0.7 km
- Westerham Fish And Chips & Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hurst Green5.9 km
- Oxted5.9 km
- Edenbridge Station7.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Flyers Way0.2 km
- The Flyers Way0.2 km
- Hartley Road0.4 km
- Hartley Road0.4 km
- Dunsdale Lodge0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TN161BY · Data under Open Government Licence