Norwood Street is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 1QU 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 Norwood Street, Ashford, TN23 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 1QT, TN23 1RF, TN23 1QP, TN23 1RG, TN23 1DG, TN23 1QN, TN23 1BA, TN23 1PF, TN23 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 1QU 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 1QU, 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 Norwood Street 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.
Norwood Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Norwood Street, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-01-20 | £311,550 |
| Flat 1 14 Norwood Street, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-05-31 | £228,221 |
| 11 Norwood Street, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-12-18 | £239,286 |
| 19A Norwood Street, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2011-06-23 | £177,290 |
| 1C Norwood Street, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-06-04 | £263,754 |
| 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 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,346 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 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,347 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 | 2,723 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 | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 787 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspendos | 29 Bank Street, Ashford | 62 yd | |
| India House | 31 Bank Street, Ashford | 62 yd | |
| Food with Friends | Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road | 98 yd | |
| Flavours by Vidhi | Unit B, 18-20 Elwick Road | 99 yd | |
| Spice of India | Unit C, 18-20 Elwick Road | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 12 Tufton Street, Ashford | 56 yd | |
| The Taproom | 39-41 Bank Street, Ashford | 62 yd | |
| The Swan | 19 Tufton Street, Ashford | 100 yd | |
| George Hotel | 68 High Street, Ashford | 257 yd | |
| Valerie's Wine Bar Ltd | 25 High Street, Ashford | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 19 Bank Street, Ashford | 71 yd | |
| Ashford Pizza and Kebab House | 25-27 Tufton Street, Ashford | 100 yd | |
| Khaja Station, Unit E | 18 Elwick Road, Ashford | 102 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 18 Elwick Road, Ashford | 102 yd | |
| Nasrin Indian Takeaway | 34A Bank Street, Ashford | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 257 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 262 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 334 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 339 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 52 New Street, Ashford | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 118 yd | |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 179 yd |
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Stour Centre STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 897 yd |
| Highworth Grammar School For Girls MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 991 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.