Harper Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 4QU 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 Harper Road, Ashford, TN23 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 4QT, TN23 4XD, TN23 4QX, TN23 4XA, TN23 4QP, TN23 4QS, TN23 4HL, TN23 4WS, TN23 4XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 4QU 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 | 51.7% | 51.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 35.2% | 37.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 41.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 37.2% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4QU this area, 35.8% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 35.8% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 15.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 15.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 14.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 80.7% | 71.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 82.8% | 74.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 74.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harper Road was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harper Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 54th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Harper Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2024-05-10 | £271,649 |
| 16 Harper Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-08-28 | £221,027 |
| 12 Harper Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-01-25 | £232,558 |
| 17 Harper Road, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2018-03-16 | £178,133 |
| 17 Harper Road, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2016-09-26 | £144,317 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford South Community Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | - not rated | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | - not rated | 556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashford Christ Church Church of England Maths & Computing Specialist College Millbank Road , Kingsnorth TN23 3HG | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside School Clockhouse , TN23 4YN | - not rated | 557 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 602 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Education Project At Beaver Centre 135 Beaver Lane , South Ashford TN23 5NX | - not rated | 715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warm Stone 135 Beaver Lane , TN23 5NX | - not rated | 723 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 435 yd | |
| Harpers Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 464 yd | |
| Carla's Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 464 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 468 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe, Gateway Church | The Riverside Centre, Clockhouse | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 399 yd | |
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusader Kebab | 44A Brookfield Road, Ashford | 399 yd | |
| Master Fish | 1 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 435 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 912 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 912 yd | |
| Chun Wah | 31 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 435 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 462 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| The Wyvern School GREAT CHART BYPASS | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.