William Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN23 7UT is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Road, Ashford, TN23 7UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN23 7UU, TN23 7US, TN23 7UR, TN23 7UP, TN23 7XE, TN23 7UG, TN23 7UJ, TN23 7XD, TN23 7UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN23 7UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.8% | 39.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 44.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 6.5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 20.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.4% | 20.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 14.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 26% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 12.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 73.7% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 93% | 73.1% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 73.1% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.5% | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Road was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 86th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 William Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-03-01 | £365,086 |
| 55 William Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-07-12 | £434,253 |
| 43 William Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-03-07 | £305,993 |
| 51 William Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-08-19 | £378,647 |
| 37 William Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-10-25 | £298,397 |
TN23 7UT 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmington Green Primary School Jemmett Road , TN23 4QE | - not rated | 387 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Noakes Meadow , TN23 4RB | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Oak Tree Road , TN23 4QR | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Green Primary School Cuckoo Lane , TN23 5DA | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,391 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 | 1,679 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 | 915 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 511 yd | |
| Carla's Cafe | Victoria Park, Jemmett Road | 511 yd | |
| Cafe Grace | Unit B, Bridgewater House, 4 Victoria Road | 635 yd | |
| Wotton Road Cafe | Ashford College Unit 21, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate | 709 yd | |
| Curious Brewery Bar & Dining | The Curious Brewery Unit 1A, Victoria Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | 65-67 Beaver Road, Ashford | 293 yd | |
| Beaver Inn | 322 Beaver Road, Ashford | 356 yd | |
| The Riverside Inn | Rugby Gardens, Ashford | 616 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 44C Brookfield Road, Ashford | 932 yd | |
| The Taproom | 39-41 Bank Street, Ashford | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing House | 234 Beaver Road, Ashford | 313 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, 110 Beaver Road | 331 yd | |
| Marino's Fish Bar | 310A Beaver Road, Ashford | 356 yd | |
| Beaver Grill | 61 Beaver Road, Ashford | 361 yd | |
| Eddie's Grill | 61 Beaver Road, Ashford | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse | Unit C, Beaver Business Park | 507 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1B, Victoria Road | 714 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | Brookfield Court, Ashford | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Club VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK JEMMETT ROAD | indoor bowls | 511 yd |
| Ashford South Community Primary School (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Victoria Park (Closed) Jemmett Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St Simon'S Roman Catholic Primary School NOAKES MEADOW | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Ashford Oaks Primary School OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 952 yd |
| The John Wallis C Of E Academy (Sports Hall) (Closed) Stanhope Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 1,078 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.