Tannery Lane is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 1PL 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 Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 8DN, TN23 1AB, TN24 8BD, TN24 8AX, TN24 8BB, TN24 8AU, TN24 8PA, TN24 8DP, TN23 1HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN23 1PL is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 47.6% | 43.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 56.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 1PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 57.6% | 61.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 25.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (87%) 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 | 57.7% | 59.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 27.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around TN23 1PL this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.8% | 17.8% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 11.2% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 44.7% | 23.3% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 18.5% | 3.1% | -15.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 13.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 71.2% | 57.6% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 65.5% | 59.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 13% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 15.1% | -8.9% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 59.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 20.2% | 12.4% | -7.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tannery Lane was 430.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 319.7% higher than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tannery Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 5th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 230.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templar House Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £8,139,127 | 2018-10-30 | £9,266,225 |
| Templar House Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £6,650,000 | 2016-06-14 | £8,337,438 |
| Templar House Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £6,650,000 | 2016-06-14 | £8,337,438 |
TN23 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in TN23 1PL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,738 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 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,336 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 | 2,875 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 | 338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 4,234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supper at SK8 Side | Skate Park Area, Tannery Lane | 81 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure, Cafe at | The Stour Centre, Tannery Lane | 148 yd | |
| Everest Inn | 113 Station Road, Ashford | 290 yd | |
| Wild Souls' Kitchen | The Corn Store, Dover Place | 297 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Coffee Vendor, The Yard | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Inn | 26-28 East Hill, Ashford | 275 yd | |
| Valerie's Wine Bar Ltd | 25 High Street, Ashford | 446 yd | |
| Ashford Club | First Floor 2-8 High Street, Ashford | 448 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon at County Hotel | The County Hotel, 10 High Street | 448 yd | |
| The Swan | 19 Tufton Street, Ashford | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocia Kebab House | 117 Station Road, Ashford | 377 yd | |
| Papa John's | 115 Station Road, Ashford | 377 yd | |
| Ashford Peri Peri | 15 High Street, Ashford | 416 yd | |
| Kam's Chinese Takeaway | 104 Hythe Road, Ashford | 431 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 102 Hythe Road, Ashford | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Mill Court | 121 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 607 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 658 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 726 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stour Centre STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 96 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 451 yd |
| The North School ESSELLA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 673 yd | |
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| The Norton Knatchbull School HYTHE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 903 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.