Maypits is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 5PL 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 Maypits, Ashford, TN23 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 5PN, TN23 5ED, TN23 5PJ, TN23 5PP, TN23 5PA, TN23 5PT, TN23 5ER, TN23 5EE, TN23 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 5PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN23 5PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.1% | 51.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 29% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 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 | 39.6% | 47.1% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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.
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 80.7% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 91.3% | 69.4% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 17.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 69.6% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 10% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maypits was 253.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 232.5% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Maypits has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 15th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Maypits, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-03-05 | £224,819 |
| 4 Maypits, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-05-12 | £227,817 |
| 8 Maypits, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-11-08 | £225,120 |
| 8 Maypits, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2004-07-22 | £207,216 |
| 2 Maypits, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1998-11-20 | £213,936 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 770 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,986 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 | 1,446 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 | 966 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 156 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 251 yd | |
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 543 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe, Gateway Church | The Riverside Centre, Clockhouse | 902 yd | |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC | Singleton Village Hall, Hoxton Close | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 201 yd | |
| Singleton Barn | The Singleton Barn Tithe Barn Lane, Singleton | 839 yd | |
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fish | 1 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 156 yd | |
| Crusader Kebab | 44A Brookfield Road, Ashford | 201 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 797 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 797 yd | |
| Chun Wah | 31 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 156 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Singleton Village Hall HOXTON CLOSE | 927 yd | |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 950 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 1,001 yd | |
| The John Wesley Cofe Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School WESLEY SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 1,055 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.