Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

BANK STREET, TN9 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, TN9 1BL.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN9 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN9 1BL — age 38, 36% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TN9 1BL is a mixed residential area on Bank Street, 0.5km from Tonbridge in Tonbridge. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN9 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00167636 (shared with 32 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 TN9 1BL. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 277,500

4 sales · Mean £ 283,750

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 423,166

Flat

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

Crime around TN9 1BL is moderate at 83 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.

Shoplifting123
Anti-social behaviour90
Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment

Outstanding413 pupils0.1 km
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Royal Rise Primary School

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Sussex Road Community Primary School

Good449 pupils1.1 km
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Hillview School for Girls

Good1421 pupils1.2 km
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The Judd School

Outstanding1428 pupils1.3 km
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Hayesbrook Academy

Good464 pupils1.4 km
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Tonbridge Grammar School

Outstanding1156 pupils1.5 km
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Weald of Kent Grammar School

Requires Improvement1928 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Feast Fresh0.9 km
  • Priory News0.8 km
  • Railway Groceries0.7 km
  • The Cask And Glass0.9 km
  • Bronsdons0.1 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd0.7 km
  • Punch And Judy0.9 km
  • The New Telegraph Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Tonb Constitutional Club0.6 km
  • Man Of Kent0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Ismini Studios0.6 km
  • Pumpkin 1/2 Kiosk0.7 km
  • The Honeymoon0.6 km
  • Costa Limited0.8 km
  • Tonbridge Junior FC0.1 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Chilin0.8 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.7 km
  • Chilli Hut0.0 km
  • Daily Rice0.0 km
  • Kismet Tonbridge0.5 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rose And Crown Hotel0.1 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station0.5 km
  • Waitrose And Partners0.4 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tonbridge0.8 km
  • Hildenborough3.9 km
  • Leigh (Kent)4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle0.1 km
  • Castle0.1 km
  • Castle0.1 km
  • Castle0.1 km
  • Castle0.2 km