Flaxpond Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 5PU 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 Flaxpond Road, Ashford, TN23 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 4ET, TN23 5PR, TN23 4EX, TN23 5NX, TN23 4EY, TN23 5PT, TN23 4ES, TN23 5PS, TN23 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 5PU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 41.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.2% | 42.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around TN23 5PU this area, 35% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 35% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26% | 15.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.9% | 79.5% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 87.2% | 79.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 79.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flaxpond Road was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flaxpond Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 75th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Flaxpond Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-06 | £291,972 |
| 10 Flaxpond Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-11-01 | £360,325 |
| 7 Flaxpond Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-18 | £314,063 |
| 9 Flaxpond Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-01-29 | £284,347 |
| 5 Flaxpond Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-03-07 | £279,439 |
TN23 5PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 599 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,947 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 | 1,307 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 | 1,157 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 122 yd | |
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 305 yd | |
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 333 yd | |
| Harpers Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 835 yd | |
| Carla's Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 238 yd | |
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusader Kebab | 44A Brookfield Road, Ashford | 238 yd | |
| Master Fish | 1 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 305 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 537 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 537 yd | |
| Chun Wah | 31 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 305 yd | |
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 793 yd | |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 833 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.