TN8 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on The Plat, 0.4km from Edenbridge in Edenbridge. Administratively it sits within Edenbridge North and East ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TN8 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £428k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN8 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00123989 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PLAT, TN8 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PLAT, TN8 5BJ.
279
48
£ 50,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN8 5BJ 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.
Area Character
TN8 5BJ has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN8 5BJ. The average age is 47.9. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 293,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN8 5BJ is moderate at 53 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
Edenbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Edenbridge Sports Association0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Secret Cask0.4 km
- The Old Eden0.4 km
- Ye Old Crown Hotel0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best Co0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Hennessy Farmshop0.3 km
- Mill Hill Service Station And Londis Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shoscombe Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Edenbridge Balti0.3 km
- Edenbridge Rugby Footbal Club0.8 km
- Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant0.4 km
- The Eden Living Room0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- D And M News0.5 km
- Supreme Cuisine0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Aniseed0.5 km
- Hong Kong Diner0.3 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
- Marinos Fish Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Ozzy's Place0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edenbridge0.4 km
- Edenbridge Town0.5 km
- Edenbridge Station1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.4 km
- Hever Road0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Hever Road0.4 km
- Waitrose Car Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TN85BJ · Data under Open Government Licence