Manor House Drive is in Kingsnorth, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 3LP is located in the Park Farm North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manor House Drive, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 3PB, TN23 3HR, TN23 3PD, TN23 3NT, TN23 3LL, TN23 3AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN23 3LP is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 3LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 35.3% | 44.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 38% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 60.8% | 58.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 3LP this area, 7.9% 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 | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 10.9% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 19.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 34.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 86.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 89.5% | 85.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor House Drive was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor House Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Manor House Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2026-03-09 | £335,000 |
| 46 Manor House Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-09-30 | £272,550 |
| 2 Manor House Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-08-08 | £267,135 |
| 33 Manor House Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2025-07-17 | £230,926 |
| 8 Manor House Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-06-20 | £312,183 |
TN23 3LP 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 | 157 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furley Park Primary Academy Reed Crescent , Park Farm TN23 3PA | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furley Park Primary School Reed Crescent , Kingsnorth TN23 3PA | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finberry Primary School Avocet Way , Finberry TN25 7GS | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School Church Hill , Kingsnorth TN23 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School Church Hill , Kingsnorth TN23 3EF | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Christ Church Church of England Maths & Computing Specialist College Millbank Road , Kingsnorth TN23 3HG | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North School for Girls Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Park School Field View , Kingsnorth TN23 3NZ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Education Project At Beaver Centre 135 Beaver Lane , South Ashford TN23 5NX | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warm Stone 135 Beaver Lane , TN23 5NX | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones School Hythe Road , TN24 0XL | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The T3 School Sydenham house , Church road TN23 1RD | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 679 yd |
| Kingsnorth Pavilion SPORTS PAVILLION REAR OF KINGSNORTH VILLAGE HALL SPORTS PAVILLION REAR OF KINGSNORTH VILLAGE HALL CHURCH HILL | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.