Bryony Drive is in Kingsnorth, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 3RF is located in the Park Farm South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bryony Drive, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 3RE, TN23 3QD, TN23 3RG, TN23 3AG, TN23 3AQ, TN23 3QH, TN23 3RB, TN23 3HR, TN23 3NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 3RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.1% | 34.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 45.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 66.9% | 58.8% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.4% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 17% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 33.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.4% | 83.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 89.2% | 81.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 81.7% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryony Drive was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bryony Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 70th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Bryony Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-26 | £340,503 |
| 56 Bryony Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-12-15 | £266,675 |
| 68 Bryony Drive, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-17 | £196,249 |
| 59 Bryony Drive, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-26 | £355,600 |
| 49 Bryony Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-09-02 | £282,801 |
TN23 3RF 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 | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School Church Hill , Kingsnorth TN23 3EF | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finberry Primary School Avocet Way , Finberry TN25 7GS | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 2,836 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 | 3,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 4,599 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 | 1,914 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 | 3,720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsnorth Community Cafe | Sports Pavilion, Rear of Kingsnorth Village Hall | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furley Park Primary Academy REED CRESCENT | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Kingsnorth Pavilion SPORTS PAVILLION REAR OF KINGSNORTH VILLAGE HALL SPORTS PAVILLION REAR OF KINGSNORTH VILLAGE HALL CHURCH HILL | grass pitches | 955 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.