The Wickets is in Willesborough, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 0FT is located in the Aylesford & East Stour electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Wickets, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 0HU, TN24 0DX, TN24 0UQ, TN24 0UG, TN24 0EW, TN24 0JY, TN24 0EP, TN24 0LB, TN24 0LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN24 0FT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.3% | 49.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN24 0FT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 22.5% | 20.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 59.2% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 4.9% | -9.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 46.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 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 | 25.5% | 14.8% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 26.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% 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% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 80.7% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91.2% | 85.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 85.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Wickets was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Wickets has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 13th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Barn The Wickets, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2023-01-27 | £1,083,485 |
| Lodge Barn The Wickets, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2021-12-17 | £1,072,082 |
| The Stable The Wickets, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-01-10 | £455,549 |
| The Stable The Wickets, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-12-08 | £446,106 |
| The Stable The Wickets, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2012-11-02 | £456,750 |
TN24 0FT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Junior School Highfield Road , Willesborough TN24 0JU | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesborough Infant School Church Road , Willesborough TN24 0JZ | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finberry Primary School Avocet Way , Finberry TN25 7GS | 3out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 4,607 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 | 3,394 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 | 1,286 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecott Foundation School Station Road , Smeeth TN25 6PW | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| inSpire | St Marys Church, Church Road | 60 yd | |
| Willesborough Cafe | 131 Church Road, Willesborough | 562 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Pod B Unit 2E, Ashford Business Park | 867 yd | |
| Dockside Cafe (Canteen) | New Town Apartments, Newtown Road | 946 yd | |
| McDonald's | The Parade, Sevington | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Harvey Inn | Church Road, Willesborough | 354 yd | |
| Albion Inn | Albion Place, Willesborough | 724 yd | |
| Hooden Smokehouse and Cellar | 24 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain Fish & Grill Ltd | 129 Church Road, Willesborough | 562 yd | |
| Rayu Pan Asian | 133 Church Road, Willesborough | 562 yd | |
| Yummy | 135 Church Road, Willesborough | 562 yd | |
| New Ashford Grill | 2 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough | 669 yd | |
| Wok 4 U Send 2 U | 96 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | Co op Foodstores, Hunter Avenue | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Junior School HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Women'S Institute Hall CHURCH ROAD | 447 yd | |
| Hythe Road (Closed) Hythe Road | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| The Railway Gym (Closed) Old Railway Works Old Railway Works Newtown Road | health and fitness suite | 881 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.