Cuckoo Lane is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 5DB 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 Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, TN23 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 5DZ, TN23 5DA, TN23 5AY, TN23 5DY, TN23 5DU, TN23 5BA, TN23 5DX, TN23 5AU, TN23 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN23 5DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 53% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 30.9% | 37.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 45.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.9% | 43% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 27.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 13.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 17.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.5% | 83.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 92.2% | 85.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 85.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuckoo Lane was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cuckoo Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 150th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-01-19 | £265,462 |
| 24 Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-08-23 | £232,561 |
| 28 Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-01-31 | £289,275 |
| 16 Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-05 | £274,279 |
| 18 Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-01-12 | £264,548 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 5,316 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 | 1,208 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 | 1,200 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 3,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 488 yd | |
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 505 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 507 yd | |
| Skippers Fish Bar and Cafe | 1 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 694 yd | |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC | Singleton Village Hall, Hoxton Close | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 519 yd | |
| Singleton Barn | The Singleton Barn Tithe Barn Lane, Singleton | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fish | 1 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 488 yd | |
| Crusader Kebab | 44A Brookfield Road, Ashford | 519 yd | |
| Ga Wah | 85 Otterden Close, Stanhope | 628 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 694 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| The John Wesley Cofe Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School WESLEY SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Singleton Village Hall HOXTON CLOSE | 866 yd | |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 884 yd | |
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy MILLBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.