Hayward Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN24 0JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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	50.8%	47.3%	-3.5%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	49.2%	52.7%	3.5%	49.0%	3.7%

Partnership Status

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 0JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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	23.3%	26.9%	3.6%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	58%	-4.9%	44.2%	13.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.8%	4.6%	-3.2%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	5.3%	8.4%	3.1%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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	45.4%	48.3%	2.9%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	34.2%	35.6%	1.4%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.9%	12%	-3.9%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.4%	3.8%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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%	14.6%	-7.4%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	14.6%	-1.7%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	12.1%	-6.7%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	5.4%	-1.9%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	18.3%	6.5%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	32.5%	14.9%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	6.1%	2.5%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	3.7%	13%	9.3%	3.1%	9.9%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.6%	81.8%	-11.8%	81.4%	0.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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	92.5%	86%	-6.5%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	5.1%	10.6%	5.5%	5.6%	5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	86%	-6.5%	83.2%	2.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	12.3%	12.0%	9.8%	2.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.3%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Hayward Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayward Close was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hayward Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 69th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TN24 0JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hayward Close are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ashford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hayward Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN24 0JS

Average Price
£337,821

Semi-Detached
£337,821

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hayward Close

Average Price
£349,409

Semi-Detached
£349,409

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hayward CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Hayward Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-10-20	£340,000
20 Hayward Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-02-28	£378,037
23 Hayward Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-07-11	£359,979
14 Hayward Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£351,000	2022-05-18	£369,341
16 Hayward Close, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-02-22	£340,682

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN24 0JS

Employment

TN24 0JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	17
Construction	16
Education	11
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willesborough Junior School Highfield Road , Willesborough TN24 0JU	3out of 4	96 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willesborough Infant School Church Road , Willesborough TN24 0JZ	3out of 4	137 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW	3out of 4	1,730 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Finberry Primary School Avocet Way , Finberry TN25 7GS	3out of 4	2,632 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ	3out of 4	2,688 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ	3out of 4	1,397 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL	3out of 4	1,484 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD	4out of 4	3,548 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL	3out of 4	4,599 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	3,824 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL	- not rated	1,459 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB	- not rated	2,333 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB	- not rated	3,465 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Caldecott Foundation School Station Road , Smeeth TN25 6PW	3out of 4	4,527 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER	3out of 4	4,556 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
inSpire	St Marys Church, Church Road	416 yd
Willesborough Cafe	131 Church Road, Willesborough	430 yd
Harris & Hoole	Cafe at, Tesco Stores Ltd	809 yd
Coffee Lounge, One Ashford Hospital	Unit C, Kennington Road	821 yd
Costa Ltd	Pod B Unit 2E, Ashford Business Park	912 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
William Harvey Inn	Church Road, Willesborough	390 yd
The Blacksmiths Arms	84 The Street, Willesborough	671 yd
Hooden Smokehouse and Cellar	24 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough	733 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rain Fish & Grill Ltd	129 Church Road, Willesborough	430 yd
Rayu Pan Asian	133 Church Road, Willesborough	430 yd
Yummy	135 Church Road, Willesborough	430 yd
New Ashford Grill	2 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough	1,065 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	Tesco Stores Ltd, Hythe Road	809 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Hythe Road	809 yd
Co-Op Food	Co op Foodstores, Hunter Avenue	1,086 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Willesborough Junior School HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	237 yd
Women'S Institute Hall CHURCH ROAD		416 yd
Hythe Road (Closed) Hythe Road	grass pitches	535 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.