Poncia Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 6JD 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 Poncia Road, Ashford, TN23 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 6HT, TN23 6JB, TN23 4NQ, TN23 6HR, TN23 6HS, TN23 5NH, TN23 6JE, TN23 6HU, TN23 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 6JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.6% | 36.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 35.1% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 16.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 4.7% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23% | 33.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 26.3% | 20.4% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 6JD this area, 46.1% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.3% | 46.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 27.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 12.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% 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% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 76.1% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 93.5% | 77.3% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 19.7% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 77.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.2% | 1.2% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poncia Road was 187.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.2% higher than the Beaver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poncia Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver and the 25th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Poncia Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2024-02-14 | £275,265 |
| 6 Poncia Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-12-16 | £259,226 |
| 6 Poncia Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2007-09-10 | £248,746 |
| 2 Poncia Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 1999-07-30 | £191,864 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 658 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,956 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 | 1,112 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 | 1,356 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,933 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wotton Road Cafe | Ashford College Unit 21, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate | 363 yd | |
| Frankie's, Part of St Francis Hub | St Francis Church, Cryol Road | 491 yd | |
| Light Bites Cafe | The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road | 728 yd | |
| Rocky's Cafe | 105 Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way | 811 yd | |
| Harpers Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 248 yd | |
| The Locomotive | 65-67 Beaver Road, Ashford | 713 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 862 yd | |
| The Riverside Inn | Rugby Gardens, Ashford | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 136 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 136 yd | |
| Chun Wah | 31 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 136 yd | |
| King Akshna Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 65 Kingsnorth Road | 209 yd | |
| Marino's Fish Bar | 310A Beaver Road, Ashford | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 351 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 494 yd | |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Olympians Gym Ltd (Closed) ELLINGHAM WAY | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 927 yd |
| Cuckoo Wood (Closed) Stanhope Road | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Pitchside STANHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Beaver Green Primary School CUCKOO LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 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.