Long Beech is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 4XU is located in the Singleton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Beech, Ashford, TN23 4XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 4XT, TN23 4UX, TN23 4XR, TN23 4XL, TN23 4HF, TN23 4XP, TN23 4XS, TN23 4XH, TN23 4XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 4XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN23 4XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 24.2% | -10.2% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 59.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45.2% | 40.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 39.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 21.8% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.3% | 12.6% | -13.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 20.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.8% | 84.7% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
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 | 91.6% | 81.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 81.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Beech was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Beech has the 20th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 98th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Long Beech, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-08-23 | £385,559 |
| 14 Long Beech, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-06-23 | £303,141 |
| 7 Long Beech, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-04-22 | £292,820 |
| 2 Long Beech, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-03-22 | £293,199 |
| 10A Long Beech, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-04-26 | £291,332 |
TN23 4XU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,527 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 | 2,221 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 | 238 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 981 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 3,164 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 | 253 yd | |
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 661 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 864 yd | |
| Thai Basil | 3A The Singleton Centre, Hoxton Close | 876 yd | |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC | Singleton Village Hall, Hoxton Close | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 729 yd | |
| Singleton Barn | The Singleton Barn Tithe Barn Lane, Singleton | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fish | 1 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 661 yd | |
| Crusader Kebab | 44A Brookfield Road, Ashford | 729 yd | |
| Singleton Fish Bar | 1 The Singleton Centre, Hoxton Close | 903 yd | |
| Singleton Pizza & Kebab | 3 The Singleton Centre, Hoxton Close | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wyvern School GREAT CHART BYPASS | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Great Chart Playing Fields SINGLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Singleton Village Hall HOXTON CLOSE | 968 yd | |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,045 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.