Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

ORCHARD DRIVE, TN10 4LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD DRIVE, TN10 4LX.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TN10 4LX is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TN10 4LX is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Drive, 0.4km from Higham Wood in Tonbridge. Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

For serious buyers, TN10 4LX is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TN10 4LX are sourced from Output Area E00125632 (shared with 9 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 TN10 4LX. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

TN10 4LX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Possession of weapons5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Woodlands Primary School

Good638 pupils0.7 km
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Cage Green Primary School

Inadequate251 pupils1.1 km
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Hugh Christie School

Good942 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • TMC0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dalchini0.4 km
  • Diamond Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Kitchen Sixteen0.4 km
  • The Mandarin0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tonbridge2.8 km
  • Hildenborough5.0 km
  • Leigh (Kent)6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Drive0.1 km
  • Orchard Drive0.2 km
  • Estridge Way0.3 km
  • Romney Way0.3 km
  • Martin Hardie Way0.3 km