Badlesmere Close is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 5TA 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 Badlesmere Close, Ashford, TN23 5TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 5TB, TN23 5SX, TN23 5TP, TN23 5TF, TN23 5TE, TN23 5TW, TN23 5TS, TN23 5YE, TN23 5SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 5TA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 38.6% | 44.1% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 40.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 50.3% | 45.5% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5TA this area, 31% 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 10.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 31% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 15.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 20.7% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -23.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.6% | 72.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 88% | 77.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 16.4% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 77.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badlesmere Close was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Badlesmere Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 81st highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Badlesmere Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-11 | £288,650 |
| 14 Badlesmere Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-10-10 | £262,261 |
| 7 Badlesmere Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-24 | £232,878 |
| 24 Badlesmere Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-19 | £236,413 |
| 27 Badlesmere Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2021-09-30 | £240,518 |
The percentage of student residents living in TN23 5TA 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 538 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 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,849 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 | 757 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 | 1,879 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippers Fish Bar and Cafe | 1 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 331 yd | |
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 878 yd | |
| Footprints Cafe | Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ga Wah | 85 Otterden Close, Stanhope | 330 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Stanhope Court, Stanhope Road | 331 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy MILLBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| The John Wesley Cofe Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School WESLEY SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 890 yd | |
| Olympians Gym Ltd (Closed) ELLINGHAM WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.