TN8 5BW is a safe, established residential area on Forge Croft, 0.4km from Edenbridge in Edenbridge. Administratively it sits within Edenbridge North and East ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
For families considering a move, TN8 5BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £443k, down 29.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TN8 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00124000 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORGE CROFT, TN8 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE CROFT, TN8 5BW.
293
46
£ 50,500 /yr
46%
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
TN8 5BW is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £443k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 29.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN8 5BW. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
13 sales · Mean £ 394,615
Detached
£ 535,000
1 sales · Mean £ 535,000
Terraced
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 416,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN8 5BW is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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 Legion0.4 km
- Secret Cask0.4 km
- The Old Eden0.5 km
- Ye Old Crown Hotel0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Best Co0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Hennessy Farmshop0.4 km
- Paydens0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shoscombe Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Edenbridge Balti0.4 km
- Edenbridge Rugby Footbal Club0.8 km
- Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant0.4 km
- The Eden Living Room0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- D And M News0.5 km
- Supreme Cuisine0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Aniseed0.6 km
- Hong Kong Diner0.4 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
- Marinos Fish Shop Ltd0.4 km
- Ozzy's Place0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edenbridge0.4 km
- Edenbridge Town0.4 km
- Edenbridge Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Edenbridge Town Rail Station0.4 km
- Edenbridge Town Rail Station0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Station Approach0.4 km
- Edenbridge Town Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TN85BW · Data under Open Government Licence