TN8 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Waterlakes, 0.5km from Edenbridge in Edenbridge. Administratively it sits within Edenbridge South and West ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
For serious buyers, TN8 5BX is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN8 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00124013 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLAKES, TN8 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLAKES, TN8 5BX.
344
50
£ 50,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN8 5BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
TN8 5BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN8 5BX. The average age is 50.3. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
6 sales · Mean £ 552,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN8 5BX has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour 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 Association0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Secret Cask0.4 km
- The Old Eden0.2 km
- Ye Old Crown Hotel0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Best Co0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Hennessy Farmshop0.4 km
- Mill Hill Service Station And Londis Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shoscombe Bed And Breakfast0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Edenbridge Balti0.4 km
- Edenbridge Rugby Footbal Club0.5 km
- Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant0.6 km
- The Minstrel0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- D And M News0.8 km
- Supreme Cuisine0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Aniseed0.1 km
- Hong Kong Diner0.4 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.6 km
- Marinos Fish Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Ozzy's Place0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edenbridge0.6 km
- Edenbridge Town0.9 km
- Edenbridge Station1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hever Road0.2 km
- Hever Road0.2 km
- Hospital Grounds0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN85BX · Data under Open Government Licence