Hastings Road is in Rolvenden, Cranbrook and in Ashford district. TN17 4LS is located in the Rolvenden & Tenterden West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN17 4LN, TN17 4LU, TN17 4LJ, TN17 4LP, TN17 4NW, TN17 4QD, TN17 4LL, TN17 4PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN17 4LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 51.4% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 43.3% | 48.6% | 5.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 24.4% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 43.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 11.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 42.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 17.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 19.9% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 19% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 31% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 98.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Road was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Rolvenden & Tenterden West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hastings Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Rolvenden & Tenterden West and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hastings Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-04-29 | £300,774 |
| 12 Hastings Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-12-11 | £282,362 |
| 9 Hastings Road, Cranbrook, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-03-01 | £879,522 |
| 12 Hastings Road, Cranbrook, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-29 | £246,488 |
| 18 - 20 Hastings Road, Cranbrook, Kent Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-31 | £408,832 |
TN17 4LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN17 4LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolvenden Primary School Hastings Road , Rolvenden TN17 4LS | - not rated | 154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benenden Church of England Primary School Rolvenden Road , TN17 4EH | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterden Church of England Junior School Recreation Ground Road , TN30 6RA | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterden Infant School Recreation Ground Road , TN30 6RA | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benenden School Cranbrook Road , Benenden TN17 4AA | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Public House | 30 High Street, Rolvenden | 220 yd | |
| Bull Inn | 1 Regent Street, Rolvenden | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rolvenden Primary School HASTINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 38 yd |
| Rolvenden Village Hall | 202 yd | |
| Barratt Field Regent Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Rolvenden Football Field LITTLE HOUSE AT COVENEYS LITTLE HOUSE AT COVENEYS TENTERDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 13.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 13.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 13.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.