Hilton Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 1DZ is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 1EL, TN23 1EJ, TN23 1BB, TN23 3DQ, TN23 3DY, TN23 3DZ, TN23 3DF, TN23 3DX, TN23 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 1DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN23 1DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 28.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 57.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 39.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.3% | 17.3% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.3% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 13.4% | -8.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 28.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 19% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 17.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 84% | 67% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 83.3% | 71.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 72% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 19.4% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilton Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Godinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilton Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton and the 124th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houchins Aerospace Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £3,125,000 | 2006-02-03 | £4,734,705 |
TN23 1DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,691 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 | 2,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 705 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Foundry Cafe | Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Old Foundry Cafe at, Brunswick Road | 480 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe, Gateway Church | The Riverside Centre, Clockhouse | 607 yd | |
| No 61 Cafe | 4 Cedar Parade, Repton Avenue | 725 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner | 24 Cedar Parade, Repton Avenue | 744 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd | Joseph Hadlum Court, Eastern Avenue | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chimneys | Loudon Way, Ashford | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine | Unit 2 42 Parkfield House, Loudon Way | 675 yd | |
| Lams Garden | 183 Godinton Road, Ashford | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1 Sir Bernard Paget Avenue, Ashford | 670 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Loudon Way, Ashford | 675 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 52 New Street, Ashford | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Highworth Grammar School For Girls MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Repton Manor School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Godinton Primary School LOCKHOLT CLOSE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| The Wyvern School GREAT CHART BYPASS | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.