Beaver Industrial Estate is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 7SH 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 Industrial Estate, Ashford, TN23 7SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 7SJ, TN23 6JG, TN23 6JF, TN23 6JH, TN23 6SL, TN23 7SP, TN23 7SW, TN23 6HS, TN23 6JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 7SH 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 | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around TN23 7SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 40.3% | 49.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 31% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.7% | 43.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 19% | 11.5% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7SH this area, 31.9% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 31.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.3% | 80% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 72% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 85.9% | 71.1% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaver Industrial Estate was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaver Industrial Estate has the 49th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 176th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit B Beaver Industrial Estate, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2025-09-19 | £910,532 |
| Unit B Beaver Industrial Estate, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2016-06-10 | £1,180,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | - not rated | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | - not rated | 735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford South Community Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Christ Church Church of England Maths & Computing Specialist College Millbank Road , Kingsnorth TN23 3HG | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North School for Girls Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Education Project At Beaver Centre 135 Beaver Lane , South Ashford TN23 5NX | - not rated | 941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warm Stone 135 Beaver Lane , TN23 5NX | - not rated | 949 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The T3 School Sydenham house , Church road TN23 1RD | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 220 yd | |
| Lindt & Sprungli UK Ltd | 37 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 734 yd | |
| Wagamama | 47-49 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 734 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 64 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 734 yd | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 28 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 185 yd | |
| The Locomotive | 65-67 Beaver Road, Ashford | 496 yd | |
| The Riverside Inn | Rugby Gardens, Ashford | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marino's Fish Bar | 310A Beaver Road, Ashford | 185 yd | |
| Beijing House | 234 Beaver Road, Ashford | 186 yd | |
| King Akshna Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 65 Kingsnorth Road | 435 yd | |
| Dipa Tandoori | 27 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 441 yd | |
| Top Kapi | 25 Court Wurtin, Ashford | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 35 yd | |
| Asda | Kimberley Way, Ashford | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 730 yd | |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 973 yd |
| Olympians Gym Ltd (Closed) ELLINGHAM WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.