Tannery Lane is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 1AB is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 1EY, TN23 1NJ, TN23 1RD, TN23 1PL, TN23 1NN, TN23 1HU, TN24 8TH, TN23 1AW, TN24 8TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 47% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 54.7% | 53% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN23 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 49% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 25.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 13.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 7.4% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 34% | 39.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 39.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.4% | 19.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 33% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 74% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 68.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 68.1% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 67.8% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tannery Lane was 1995.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1845.9% higher than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tannery Lane has the highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 801.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Delivery Office Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £417,151 | 2017-05-30 | £488,218 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy Millbank Road , Kingsnorth TN23 3HG | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Leisure, Cafe at | The Stour Centre, Tannery Lane | 101 yd | |
| Everest Inn | 113 Station Road, Ashford | 109 yd | |
| Supper at SK8 Side | Skate Park Area, Tannery Lane | 164 yd | |
| Khaza, Coachworks | The Yard, Dover Place | 236 yd | |
| EKC Group | Ashford College, Elwick Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie's Wine Bar Ltd | 25 High Street, Ashford | 298 yd | |
| Ashford Club | First Floor 2-8 High Street, Ashford | 336 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon at County Hotel | The County Hotel, 10 High Street | 336 yd | |
| The Swan | 19 Tufton Street, Ashford | 349 yd | |
| Phoenix | 12 Tufton Street, Ashford | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocia Kebab House | 117 Station Road, Ashford | 212 yd | |
| Papa John's | 115 Station Road, Ashford | 212 yd | |
| Ashford Peri Peri | 15 High Street, Ashford | 275 yd | |
| Kare Plus | 1 Elwick Road, Ashford | 291 yd | |
| Ashford Pizza and Kebab House | 25-27 Tufton Street, Ashford | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Mill Court | 357 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 481 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 502 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 217 yd |
| Stour Centre STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 449 yd | |
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| The North School ESSELLA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.