Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

NEW WHARF ROAD, TN9 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW WHARF ROAD, TN9 1DS.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN9 1DS 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TN9 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

TN9 1DS is an active urban area on New Wharf Road, 0.3km from Tonbridge in Tonbridge. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for TN9 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00186805 (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 1DS. 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 / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around TN9 1DS is above average at 115 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.

Shoplifting184
Anti-social behaviour125
Violence and sexual offences106
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment

Outstanding413 pupils0.3 km
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Royal Rise Primary School

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Sussex Road Community Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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The Judd School

Outstanding1428 pupils1.0 km
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Hillview School for Girls

Good1421 pupils1.0 km
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Hayesbrook Academy

Good464 pupils1.2 km
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Tonbridge Grammar School

Outstanding1156 pupils1.2 km
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Weald of Kent Grammar School

Requires Improvement1928 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Feast Fresh0.6 km
  • Priory News0.5 km
  • Railway Groceries0.4 km
  • The Cask And Glass0.6 km
  • Bronsdons0.3 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd0.5 km
  • Punch And Judy0.6 km
  • The New Drum0.8 km
  • The New Telegraph Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Tonb Constitutional Club0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Ismini Studios0.3 km
  • Pumpkin 1/2 Kiosk0.4 km
  • The Honeymoon0.3 km
  • Costa Limited0.9 km
  • Tonbridge Junior FC0.3 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chilin0.5 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.4 km
  • Chilli Hut0.3 km
  • Daily Rice0.3 km
  • Kismet Tonbridge0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rose And Crown Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station0.3 km
  • Waitrose And Partners0.2 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tonbridge0.5 km
  • Hildenborough3.9 km
  • Leigh (Kent)4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle0.1 km
  • Castle0.2 km
  • Castle0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Castle0.2 km