Springwood Drive is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 3LJ is located in the Godinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 3LH, TN23 3LG, TN23 3LQ, TN23 3LE, TN23 3JR, TN23 3QF, TN23 3NE, TN23 3PG, TN23 3QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN23 3LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 55.2% | 56.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 43.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 36.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 32.4% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3LJ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 9.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 15.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 22.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 24.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 20.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.2% | 86.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 87% | 81.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 82.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springwood Drive was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Godinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springwood Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton and the 144th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Springwood Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-11-19 | £242,363 |
| 70 Springwood Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2020-10-30 | £258,197 |
| 80 Springwood Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,500 | 2019-04-05 | £349,639 |
| 70 Springwood Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2017-08-10 | £231,340 |
| 72 Springwood Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2013-09-09 | £226,248 |
TN23 3LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,902 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 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,136 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 | 3,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe, Gateway Church | The Riverside Centre, Clockhouse | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chimneys | Loudon Way, Ashford | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine | Unit 2 42 Parkfield House, Loudon Way | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Loudon Way, Ashford | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Godinton Primary School LOCKHOLT CLOSE | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| The Wyvern School GREAT CHART BYPASS | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Great Chart Playing Fields SINGLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Repton Manor School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 958 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.