Kingsford Terrace is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 5AB is located in the Norman electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsford Terrace, Ashford, TN23 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 5AE, TN23 5AW, TN23 6NE, TN23 6LS, TN23 5AF, TN23 6HZ, TN23 6HY, TN23 5AD, TN23 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 5AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 31.7% | 40.8% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 43.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 46.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 38% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 9.5% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around TN23 5AB this area, 31.2% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 31.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 15.8% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 14.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 89.6% | 78.6% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 84.3% | 76.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 76.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 16.6% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsford Terrace was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsford Terrace has the 42nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 140th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kingsford Terrace, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-08-17 | £262,060 |
| 4 Kingsford Terrace, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,500 | 2000-06-23 | £266,363 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Wesley School Road , Cuckoo Lane TN23 5LW | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 5,354 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 | 714 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 | 1,713 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 4,091 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 | 477 yd | |
| Rocky's Cafe | 105 Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way | 480 yd | |
| Wotton Road Cafe | Ashford College Unit 21, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate | 499 yd | |
| Skippers Fish Bar and Cafe | 1 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 673 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 630 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 1,027 yd | |
| The Locomotive | 65-67 Beaver Road, Ashford | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Akshna Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 65 Kingsnorth Road | 194 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 423 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 423 yd | |
| Chun Wah | 31 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 423 yd | |
| Marino's Fish Bar | 310A Beaver Road, Ashford | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 114 yd | |
| Olympians Gym Ltd (Closed) ELLINGHAM WAY | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 655 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy MILLBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.