Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

VALE RISE, TN9 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE RISE, TN9 1AA.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 69% social renting, TN9 1AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TN9 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Vale Rise, 0.8km from Tonbridge in Tonbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Medway ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

Within the TN9 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TN9 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00125711 (shared with 616 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 1AA. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

TN9 1AA has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Hillview School for Girls

Good1421 pupils0.3 km
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Bishop Chavasse Primary School

Good266 pupils0.4 km
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Royal Rise Primary School

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Weald of Kent Grammar School

Requires Improvement1928 pupils0.8 km
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Tonbridge Grammar School

Outstanding1156 pupils1.1 km
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Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment

Outstanding413 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Deo's Shop 'N' Save0.2 km
  • Feast Fresh0.7 km
  • Priory News0.9 km
  • The Cask And Glass1.0 km
  • Mr Mulligan's Dino Golf Tonbridge0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd0.7 km
  • The Cardinals Error0.4 km
  • The New Drum0.9 km
  • The New Telegraph Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Vauxhall Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Eurest At Royal Mail0.1 km
  • Ismini Studios1.0 km
  • Costa Limited0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Tonbridge Golf Centre Cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Waitrose And Partners0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway Canon Lane0.7 km
  • Tonbridge Sushi Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tonbridge1.2 km
  • High Brooms4.6 km
  • Hildenborough5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerhill Road0.2 km
  • Somerhill Road0.2 km
  • Hectorage Road0.2 km
  • Hill View School0.3 km
  • Morley Road0.4 km