TN9 1AY is an active urban area on Medway Wharf Road, 0.2km from Tonbridge in Tonbridge. Administratively it sits within Medway ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
Within the TN9 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TN9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00167632 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDWAY WHARF ROAD, TN9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY WHARF ROAD, TN9 1AY.
327
39
£ 54,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN9 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN9 1AY — age 39, 34% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN9 1AY. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 292,500
28 sales · Mean £ 285,685
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN9 1AY is above average at 131 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.
school Local Schools
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Royal Rise Primary School
Hillview School for Girls
Bishop Chavasse Primary School
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tonbridge Grammar School
Sussex Road Community Primary School
The Judd School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Deo's Shop 'N' Save0.8 km
- Feast Fresh0.6 km
- Priory News0.6 km
- Railway Groceries0.7 km
- The Cask And Glass0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd0.3 km
- Punch And Judy0.8 km
- The Cardinals Error1.0 km
- The New Drum0.8 km
- The New Telegraph Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Eurest At Royal Mail0.7 km
- Ismini Studios0.5 km
- Pumpkin 1/2 Kiosk0.7 km
- The Honeymoon0.6 km
- Costa Limited0.6 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chilin0.7 km
- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Chilli Hut0.5 km
- Daily Rice0.5 km
- Kismet Tonbridge0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Rose And Crown Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station0.3 km
- Waitrose And Partners0.3 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonbridge0.8 km
- Hildenborough4.4 km
- Leigh (Kent)4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Town Lock0.2 km
- Lyons Crescent0.2 km
- East Street0.3 km
- Crabapple Road0.3 km
- Morley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN91AY · Data under Open Government Licence