Beaver Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 7SF is located in the Norman electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 7TJ, TN23 7SR, TN23 7TD, TN23 1TD, TN23 7TZ, TN23 7TB, TN23 7TU, TN23 7SE, TN23 7TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN23 7SF 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 | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around TN23 7SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 42.9% | 44% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 41.4% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 47.3% | 52.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25% | 15.7% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 29.1% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 82.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 81.6% | 77.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 76.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaver Road was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaver Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 91st highest crime rate of 392 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-07-07 | £335,707 |
| 103 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2022-10-13 | £162,235 |
| 103 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-07-18 | £100,180 |
| 83 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-06-23 | £192,865 |
| 79 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-01-31 | £228,916 |
TN23 7SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Other | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford South Community Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | - not rated | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | - not rated | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | - not rated | 1,072 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 | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North School for Girls Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,787 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The T3 School Sydenham house , Church road TN23 1RD | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford College of Further Education Norwood Street , Cecil House TN23 1QT | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Ashford , Centre Piece TN23 1BA | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Education Project At Beaver Centre 135 Beaver Lane , South Ashford TN23 5NX | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Grace | Unit B, Bridgewater House, 4 Victoria Road | 538 yd | |
| Lindt & Sprungli UK Ltd | 37 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 545 yd | |
| Wagamama | 47-49 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 545 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 64 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 545 yd | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 28 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | 65-67 Beaver Road, Ashford | 1 yd | |
| The Riverside Inn | Rugby Gardens, Ashford | 324 yd | |
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 465 yd | |
| The Alfred Arms | 17 Newtown Green, Ashford | 959 yd | |
| The Taproom | 39-41 Bank Street, Ashford | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Grill | 61 Beaver Road, Ashford | 128 yd | |
| Eddie's Grill | 61 Beaver Road, Ashford | 128 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, 110 Beaver Road | 138 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights Taj Mahal | 9 Torrington Road, Ashford | 202 yd | |
| Beijing House | 234 Beaver Road, Ashford | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 490 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 714 yd | |
| Asda | Kimberley Way, Ashford | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 746 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 875 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Stour Centre STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 1,072 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 | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.