Beaver Lane is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 4NP is located in the Beaver electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaver Lane, Ashford, TN23 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 5BY, TN23 5NT, TN23 4NR, TN23 5BZ, TN23 5NH, TN23 4NW, TN23 5BX, TN23 4NL, TN23 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 4NP 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 | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 50.8% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46.3% | 41.2% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37.3% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 4NP this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 32.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 15.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 18.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 16.4% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 14.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 68.2% | -21.3% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 86.2% | 66.4% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 26.7% | 18.7% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 66.2% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 12.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 20.6% | 1.2% | 19.4% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 15.9% | 0.6% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaver Lane was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaver Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 111th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-02-11 | £287,726 |
| 20 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-01-18 | £265,707 |
| Conifers, 8A Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-07-10 | £430,253 |
| 18 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2013-04-04 | £232,306 |
| 35 Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-02-03 | £204,113 |
TN23 4NP 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 540 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,932 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 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 309 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 489 yd | |
| Wotton Road Cafe | Ashford College Unit 21, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate | 603 yd | |
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 717 yd | |
| Harpers Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 402 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 625 yd | |
| The Locomotive | 65-67 Beaver Road, Ashford | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 105 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 105 yd | |
| Chun Wah | 31 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 105 yd | |
| King Akshna Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 65 Kingsnorth Road | 356 yd | |
| Marino's Fish Bar | 310A Beaver Road, Ashford | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 571 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 537 yd | |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 824 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Olympians Gym Ltd (Closed) ELLINGHAM WAY | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 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 | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.