Kilndown Close is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 5SR is located in the Stanhope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kilndown Close, Ashford, TN23 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 5TT, TN23 5SP, TN23 5SS, TN23 5TY, TN23 5SU, TN23 5TU, TN23 5EA, TN23 5TL, TN23 5SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 5SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 41.5% | 50.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 34.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 41.8% | 46.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around TN23 5SR this area, 30.4% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 30.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25% | 16.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 21.9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 14.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 79.8% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 93.1% | 81% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 81.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kilndown Close was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kilndown Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 96th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Kilndown Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-16 | £278,182 |
| 3 Kilndown Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-10-04 | £221,081 |
| 13 Kilndown Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £145,995 | 2011-06-10 | £276,280 |
| 3 Kilndown Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-02-04 | £172,152 |
| 5 Kilndown Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 1999-06-21 | £157,290 |
The percentage of student residents living in TN23 5SR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 927 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 | 1,604 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 3,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippers Fish Bar and Cafe | 1 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 402 yd | |
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 715 yd | |
| Footprints Cafe | Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Road | 841 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 928 yd | |
| Anatolia Cafe | 2 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 967 yd | |
| Singleton Barn | The Singleton Barn Tithe Barn Lane, Singleton | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ga Wah | 85 Otterden Close, Stanhope | 354 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 402 yd | |
| Master Fish | 1 Brookfield Court, Ashford | 944 yd | |
| Crusader Kebab | 44A Brookfield Road, Ashford | 967 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 612 yd |
| The John Wesley Cofe Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School WESLEY SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy MILLBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 868 yd | |
| Singleton Village Hall HOXTON CLOSE | 1,023 yd | |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 119.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 119.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.