Taywood Close is in Willesborough, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 0AT is located in the Willesborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taywood Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 0AJ, TN24 0AQ, TN24 0FR, TN24 0QE, TN24 0AW, TN24 0AN, TN24 0AS, TN24 0AG, TN24 0AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN24 0AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN24 0AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 26% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 59.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 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 | 40.6% | 39% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 19.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.4% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 90.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taywood Close was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taywood Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 47th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Taywood Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-03-07 | £485,452 |
| 8 Taywood Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-01-29 | £347,368 |
| 8 Taywood Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2007-06-22 | £329,234 |
| 10 Taywood Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2005-07-29 | £377,514 |
| 6 Taywood Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2004-06-02 | £308,313 |
TN24 0AT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN24 0AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Infant School Church Road , Willesborough TN24 0JZ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesborough Junior School Highfield Road , Willesborough TN24 0JU | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 3,703 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 | 3,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd Harville Road , Wye TN25 5EZ | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Fox Inn Ltd | 278 Hythe Road, Willesborough | 378 yd | |
| Willesborough Cafe | 131 Church Road, Willesborough | 507 yd | |
| inSpire | St Marys Church, Church Road | 855 yd | |
| Cafe Central and Meadow View | Givaudan, Kennington Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge, One Ashford Hospital | Unit C, Kennington Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooden Smokehouse and Cellar | 24 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough | 555 yd | |
| William Harvey Inn | Church Road, Willesborough | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukka Fish | 2 Cradlebridge Drive, Willesborough | 414 yd | |
| Rain Fish & Grill Ltd | 129 Church Road, Willesborough | 507 yd | |
| Rayu Pan Asian | 133 Church Road, Willesborough | 507 yd | |
| Yummy | 135 Church Road, Willesborough | 507 yd | |
| Bodrum Grill | 92 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Co op Foodstores, Hunter Avenue | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hythe Road (Closed) Hythe Road | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Women'S Institute Hall CHURCH ROAD | 527 yd | |
| The Norton Knatchbull School HYTHE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Willesborough Junior School HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| The North School ESSELLA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 942 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 336.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.