Ivy Cottages is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 1LP 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 Ivy Cottages, Ashford, TN23 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 1LJ, TN23 1JT, TN23 1LN, TN23 1JU, TN23 1JS, TN23 1DS, TN23 1LR, TN23 1BY, TN23 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 42.6% | 43.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 36.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.3% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 37.3% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 13.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.9% | 70.5% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 71.7% | 63.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 18.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 63.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 20.4% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Cottages was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% higher than the Godinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Cottages has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton and the 88th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ivy Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-07-27 | £287,836 |
| 2 Ivy Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2003-11-03 | £310,830 |
| 2 Ivy Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2001-11-09 | £258,364 |
| 2 Ivy Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1996-02-16 | £207,749 |
| Full-Time Employee | 245 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,291 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 | 2,829 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 | 513 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd | Joseph Hadlum Court, Eastern Avenue | 108 yd | |
| Gurkha Bhansa Ghar | 1 Apsley Street, Ashford | 263 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 2B New Rents, Ashford | 318 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 16C County Square, Tufton Walk | 369 yd | |
| Muffin Break | 22-23 County Square, Tufton Walk | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Golden Magpie Ltd | 10 New Rents, Ashford | 300 yd | |
| Dur Bar | 7 New Street, Ashford | 336 yd | |
| The Taproom | 39-41 Bank Street, Ashford | 460 yd | |
| Phoenix | 12 Tufton Street, Ashford | 487 yd | |
| The Swan | 19 Tufton Street, Ashford | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Garden | 183 Godinton Road, Ashford | 165 yd | |
| Aji Bhaji | 23 New Rents, Ashford | 290 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 3-5 New Street, Ashford | 336 yd | |
| The Underdog | 14 County Square, Ashford | 389 yd | |
| Kent Kebab House | 1 Market Buildings, Godinton Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 52 New Street, Ashford | 254 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 468 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 520 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 401 yd | |
| Highworth Grammar School For Girls MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 565 yd |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 682 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 857 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Ashford International Hotel SIMONE WEIL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.