Tonbridge TN21 area guide
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Is Tonbridge TN21 a good place to live?
In Tonbridge (TN21), recorded crime is 76% below the national average, homes sell for around £455,183 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 76% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£455,183
Population
26,129
Recorded crime
54.9
Schools
8
Broadband
62%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Tonbridge TN21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Tonbridge TN21 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (41 of 11,012) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in TN21, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (64 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TN21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 39/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 10,966
Owned 80% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TN21.
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Tonbridge TN21: frequently asked questions
Is Tonbridge TN21 a good place to live?
In Tonbridge (TN21), recorded crime is 76% below the national average, homes sell for around £455,183 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Tonbridge TN21?
Recorded crime in Tonbridge TN21 runs at 54.9 per 1,000 properties, 76% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Tonbridge TN21 safe?
Crime in Tonbridge TN21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Tonbridge TN21 runs at 54.9 per 1,000 properties, 76% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Tonbridge TN21?
Homes in Tonbridge TN21 sell for around £455,183 on average, based on 305 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Tonbridge TN21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Tonbridge TN21 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (41 of 11,012) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Tonbridge TN21?
There are 8 schools in Tonbridge TN21 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Tonbridge TN21 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Tonbridge TN21, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Tonbridge TN21 a deprived area?
Tonbridge TN21 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).