Barrow Hill is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 1NZ is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrow Hill, Ashford, TN23 1NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 1JR, TN23 1JS, TN23 1NF, TN23 1NG, TN23 1NE, TN23 1JP, TN23 1JT, TN24 8TT, TN23 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN23 1NZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49% | 47.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 1NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 40.8% | 47.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 31.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 42.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 28.9% | 20.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 16.6% | 5.8% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 26.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 84% | 70.8% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 79.8% | 67.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 19% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 67.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 19.4% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrow Hill was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Godinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrow Hill has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton and the 121st highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Engineers Court Barrow Hill, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-03-31 | £157,746 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 35 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Free schools | 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 2,989 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 | 666 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,171 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 | 91 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 2B New Rents, Ashford | 295 yd | |
| Gurkha Bhansa Ghar | 1 Apsley Street, Ashford | 327 yd | |
| By The Tank Cafe | 8 New Street, Ashford | 349 yd | |
| Jays Soul Food | 12 New Street, Ashford | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Golden Magpie Ltd | 10 New Rents, Ashford | 270 yd | |
| Dur Bar | 7 New Street, Ashford | 295 yd | |
| George Hotel | 68 High Street, Ashford | 497 yd | |
| The Taproom | 39-41 Bank Street, Ashford | 524 yd | |
| Phoenix | 12 Tufton Street, Ashford | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Bhaji | 23 New Rents, Ashford | 259 yd | |
| Lams Garden | 183 Godinton Road, Ashford | 269 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 3-5 New Street, Ashford | 295 yd | |
| The Underdog | 14 County Square, Ashford | 427 yd | |
| Salata Ashford | 4 Bank Street, Ashford | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 52 New Street, Ashford | 128 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 295 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 443 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 497 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Highworth Grammar School For Girls MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 457 yd | |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 749 yd |
| Ashford International Hotel SIMONE WEIL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,018 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 72.7% |
| Median download speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.