Tonbridge and Malling: population and statistics
Tonbridge and Malling has a population of 137,913 (2025) across 240.1 km², or 574 people per km². It ranks 212 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 137,913 residents
- 240.1 km²
- 574 people/km²
Tonbridge and Malling in numbers
Population of Tonbridge and Malling over time
Tonbridge and Malling had 125,712 residents in 2015 and 137,913 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 131,791 |
| 2021 | 132,363 |
| 2022 | 133,709 |
| 2023 | 135,495 |
| 2024 | 136,685 |
| 2025 | 137,913 |
All indicators for Tonbridge and Malling
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Tonbridge and Malling | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 209 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.7% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 49 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tonbridge and Malling | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 58,320 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 202 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.0% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 237 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.8% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 44 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 53,571 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 85.5% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 149 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 14.0% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.1% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.5% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 310 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.4% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 128 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £407,880 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 74 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 213 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tonbridge and Malling | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.7% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 118 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tonbridge and Malling | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,065 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 173 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 51.2 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 95 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,235 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 166 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,752 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 91 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Tonbridge and Malling | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.8% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 254 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tonbridge and Malling | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.3% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 270 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Tonbridge and Malling ranks 32 by population.
Households renting privately: 12.5% in Tonbridge and Malling, compared with an average of 19.2% in South East and 20.4% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 12.3% in Tonbridge and Malling, compared with an average of 16.8% in South East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
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Business sectors: Tonbridge and Malling
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction18.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Real estate4.1% ×0.9
Where is Tonbridge and Malling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tonbridge and Malling?
Tonbridge and Malling has 137,913 residents (2025), ranking 212 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Tonbridge and Malling?
Tonbridge and Malling covers 240.1 km², with a density of 574 people per km².
Is the population of Tonbridge and Malling growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tonbridge and Malling went from 125,712 to 137,913, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Tonbridge and Malling?
Tonbridge and Malling is in South East (region). Latitude 51.283, longitude 0.350.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Tonbridge and Malling?
In Tonbridge and Malling, “Households renting privately” stands at 12.5% (2021), ranking 310 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Tonbridge and Malling?
In Tonbridge and Malling, “Households without a car or van” stands at 12.3% (2021), ranking 270 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Tonbridge and Malling?
The nearest to Tonbridge and Malling are Sevenoaks (11 km), Maidstone (12 km), Gravesham (14 km), Tunbridge Wells (18 km), Dartford (19 km).