The Crescent Tonbridge
47 addresses across 1 postcode (TN9), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40600430.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 22, E: 3).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tonbridge and Malling costs £2,472 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 80% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tonbridge, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 47 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Warders Medical Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); Flat (8); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1900-1929 (14); before 1900 (10); 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (11); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tonbridge and Malling in 2026-27: Band D £2,472 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,648 | £1,923 | £2,197 | £2,472 | £3,021 | £3,570 | £4,120 | £4,944 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Tonbridge (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 180 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BX, not permissioned (280 m)
- Land Rear Of 182 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BE, permissioned (290 m)
- The River Centre Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, Kent, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 10 November 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 35 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 44 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 7 medium, 35 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 23 m and 25 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN9 1JN | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tonbridge 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hildenborough 353,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Leigh (Kent) 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bordyke Tonbridge | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh (Kent) - Fleur de Lis PH | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Botany Car Park | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lower Castle Field Car Park | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warders Medical Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clarke & Coleman Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Dental Care | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Tonbridge Cottage Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Tonbridge Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg Peregrine - Three Elm Service Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,030 m² | 180 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.4 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,180 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town banks, a scheduled monument, 280 m east. 90 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town banks | Scheduled monument | 280 m east |
| Medieval hall at No 186 High Street | Scheduled monument | 300 m east |
| Tonbridge Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m south-east |
| Tonbridge Castle | Scheduled monument | 340 m south-east |
| 124, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south-east |
| Ye Olde Chequers Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Mabledon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Somerhill | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker's Island | Island | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Barden Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Long Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Railway Shaw | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Vale of Kent | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 46 | 47 |
1 of the street's 47 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tonbridge and Malling: see them on the Tonbridge and Malling page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sussex Road Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Judd School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Royal Rise Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leigh Academy Tonbridge | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillview School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Long Mead Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Tonbridge Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cage Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Club (Bar) TN9 1HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2024 |
| R Bar TN9 1HR | Mobile caterer | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2024 |
| Kitchen Of Kent TN9 1HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Yetis Breakfast And After School Club TN9 1HR | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| The Cafe At The Pool TN9 1HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Emma's Kitchen At Slade Primary School TN9 1HR | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Tonbridge Junior Football Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Compass At Tonbridge School TN9 1JP | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Fuggles Beer Cafe TN9 1BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Tez Indian Takeaway TN9 1BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Ela Bella TN9 1BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2026 |
| City Market TN9 1BX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| The Pup Cup Limited TN9 1BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Chilli Hut TN9 1BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Medway School Of Dancing TN9 1BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Annison Street (31); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (18); On or near Stafford Road (11); On or near Bradley Street (7); On or near Parking Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 10 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TN9 1JN: 47 addresses of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Houselands Road · The Crescent · Stafford Road · Havelock Road · The Avenue · Lodge Road · Fosse Road · Lansdowne Road · The Slade · Castle Field · Bradley Street · Annison Street
All the streets in TN9 and across Tonbridge and Malling.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.