TN9 1ET is a well-regarded residential area on Mortley Close, 0.2km from Tonbridge in Tonbridge. Administratively it sits within Medway ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
For serious buyers, TN9 1ET is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £503k, up 30.9% year-on-year. 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 TN9 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00186743 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTLEY CLOSE, TN9 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTLEY CLOSE, TN9 1ET.
298
50
£ 54,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN9 1ET is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN9 1ET combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£503k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £503k. Property prices are trending up 30.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN9 1ET. The average age is 50.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 435,000
19 sales · Mean £ 431,409
Terraced
£ 500,000
8 sales · Mean £ 534,368
Semi-Detached
£ 580,000
1 sales · Mean £ 580,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN9 1ET is above average at 117 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
Sussex Road Community Primary School
Bishop Chavasse Primary School
The Judd School
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tonbridge Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Deo's Shop 'N' Save1.0 km
- Feast Fresh0.7 km
- Priory News0.7 km
- Railway Groceries0.7 km
- The Cask And Glass0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd0.4 km
- Punch And Judy0.9 km
- The New Drum0.9 km
- The New Telegraph Club Ltd0.7 km
- Tonb Constitutional Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Eurest At Royal Mail0.9 km
- Ismini Studios0.5 km
- Pumpkin 1/2 Kiosk0.7 km
- The Honeymoon0.6 km
- Costa Limited0.6 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chilin0.7 km
- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Chilli Hut0.3 km
- Daily Rice0.3 km
- Kismet Tonbridge0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Rose And Crown Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- J Sainsbury Plc Inc Petrol Station0.4 km
- Waitrose And Partners0.2 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonbridge0.8 km
- Hildenborough4.2 km
- Leigh (Kent)4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lyons Crescent0.1 km
- Town Lock0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
- Castle0.2 km
- Castle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN91ET · Data under Open Government Licence