Area Information for Tenterden, TN30 6SW

This postcode in Tenterden is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Weald Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Weald of Kent. This page combines information for the address Tenterden, TN30 6SW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of TN30 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1997. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Hamlet or Isolated Dwelling
Local Authority Ashford
Ward Weald Central
Constituency Weald of Kent * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is mobile or temporary dwellings, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Tenterden, TN30 6SW - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Weald Central), and the Kent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Tenterden, TN30 6SW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Tenterden consists predominantly of caravans or other mobile and temporary dwellings. This is relatively uncommon, and may indicate a caravan park in the area. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 76
Semi-Detached 3
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 101
Total 183
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 147
Owned with Mortgage 26
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 6
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 182

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 105
Three People 17
Four People 4
Five People 3
Six People 3
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 184

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Tenterden consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 50
Family Household 122
Other Household 10
Total 182

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 62
Deprived In One Dimension 88
Deprived In Two Dimensions 30
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 184

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Weald of Kent constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 190
Female 196
Total 386

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around TN30 6SW has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 51% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 10
10-14 16
15-19 7
20-24 9
25-29 12
30-34 6
35-39 4
40-44 5
45-49 9
50-54 29
55-59 32
60-64 40
65-69 55
70-74 66
75-79 42
80-84 18
85+ 15
Total 384

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode TN30 6SW does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 62
Married 215
Separated 5
Divorced 32
Widowed 33
Total 347

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 153
Good 122
Fair 75
Bad 27
Very Bad 8
Total 385

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

TN30 6SW and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 69
Apprenticeship 34
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 112
Other 27
Total 349

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Tenterden) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 374
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Chinese 1
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Total 382

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 377
European Union 8
Africa 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 387

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 377
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 385

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to TN30 6SW.

Passport(s) Held
None 54
United Kingdom 325
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 116
Christian 239
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 30
Total 385

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Weald Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 49% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 67
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 38
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 171
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 10
Total 352

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 30
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 25
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 137

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 53
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 51
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 64
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 39
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 36
Full-time Student 5
Total 347

Tenterden, TN30 6SW is within the Weald Central policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near TN30 6SW
Neighbourhood Team Address Weald Central
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to TN30 6SW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for TN30 6SW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest railway station is Pluckley, approximately 4.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Pluckley 4.8 miles
Headcorn 5.2 miles
Appledore (Kent) 7.3 miles
Ham Street 7.6 miles
Staplehurst 7.7 miles
Charing (Kent) 8.8 miles
Ashford International 8.8 miles
Lenham 9.4 miles
Marden (Kent) 9.9 miles
Harrietsham 11 miles
Rye (Sussex) 11 miles
Winchelsea 12 miles
Hollingbourne 12 miles
Wye 13 miles
Etchingham 13 miles
Robertsbridge 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest secondary schools to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre 1.6 miles April 2023
    
Chilmington Green School 6.1 miles  
Cranbrook School 6.4 miles March 2022
    
The John Wallis Church of England Academy (All Through) 7.6 miles January 2024
    
Highworth Grammar School 8.6 miles June 2013
    
The North School 9.2 miles September 2017
    
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 11 miles October 2024

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest is Ivy Court Surgery, approximately 2.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest is The Dental Centre, approximately 2.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest is Benenden Hospital, approximately 3.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Benenden Hospital 3.2 miles
Hawkhurst Hospital 9.2 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Tenterden, TN30 6SW. The nearest is Wilson Wilson & Hancock, approximately 2.1 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.