Poppy Mead is in Kingsnorth, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 3GL is located in the Park Farm South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poppy Mead, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 3GF, TN23 3GJ, TN23 3GG, TN23 3GH, TN23 3QJ, TN23 3QH, TN23 3RG, TN23 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 3GL 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 | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 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 vicinity of TN23 3GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 37% | 31.3% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 57.4% | 55.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.8% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3GL this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 19.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 22.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 35.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 88.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 83.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 90.1% | 83.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.5% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poppy Mead was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poppy Mead has the 47th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 157th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Poppy Mead, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-23 | £265,462 |
| 19 Poppy Mead, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-05-24 | £284,241 |
| 73 Poppy Mead, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-03-02 | £323,339 |
| 71 Poppy Mead, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-03-29 | £444,892 |
| 63 Poppy Mead, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-02-26 | £408,677 |
TN23 3GL 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furley Park Primary Academy Reed Crescent , Park Farm TN23 3PA | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School Church Hill , Kingsnorth TN23 3EF | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finberry Primary School Avocet Way , Finberry TN25 7GS | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 4,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furley Park Primary Academy REED CRESCENT | grass pitches | 282 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.