Cradle Bridge Drive, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN24 0RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51.5%	0.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	49.3%	48.5%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 0RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% 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	13.6%	20.8%	7.2%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	70.7%	66.1%	-4.6%	44.2%	21.9%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.6%	4.5%	-2.1%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	7.4%	8.2%	0.8%	6.1%	2.1%

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	38.5%	41.5%	3.0%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	35.9%	35.8%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	19.3%	16.5%	-2.8%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	5.2%	5%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

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 22.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.1%	20%	-8.1%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	16.7%	3.1%	9.6%	7.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	8.2%	-10.4%	13.4%	-5.2%
Apprenticeship	9.1%	11%	1.9%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	13.9%	4.8%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	17.4%	22.9%	5.5%	33.8%	-10.9%
Other	4.1%	7.3%	3.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	1.6%	2.6%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.8%	91.6%	-3.2%	81.4%	10.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	91.5%	88.9%	-2.6%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	2.2%	4.2%	2.0%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3%	5.3%	2.3%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	88.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.9%	6.5%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	3.4%	2.7%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	3%	0.8%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
Ireland	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.7%	37.2%	-19.5%
Christian	70.8%	46.2%	24.6%
Hindu	3.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Cradle Bridge Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cradle Bridge Drive was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cradle Bridge Drive has the lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 392 local areas in Ashford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

🔎 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 0RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Cradle Bridge Drive are based on 70 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 Cradle Bridge Drive, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN24 0RG

Average Price
£303,586

Semi-Detached
£303,586

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cradle Bridge Drive

Average Price
£265,899

Semi-Detached
£311,890

Terraced
£286,398

Detached
£422,386

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,583

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cradle Bridge DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
77 Cradle Bridge Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2019-10-18	£287,862
37 Cradle Bridge Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2018-11-02	£327,600
75 Cradle Bridge Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2018-02-02	£318,273
75 Cradle Bridge Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2014-05-16	£290,025
73 Cradle Bridge Drive, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,995	2009-12-11	£318,661

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN24 0RG

Employment

TN24 0RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0RG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	17
Education	13
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willesborough Infant School Church Road , Willesborough TN24 0JZ	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willesborough Junior School Highfield Road , Willesborough TN24 0JU	3out of 4	1,310 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ	3out of 4	1,871 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bybrook Infant School Bybrook Road , Kennington TN24 9JD	- not rated	2,042 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bybrook Junior School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS	- not rated	2,100 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	285 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ	- not rated	285 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Boys	More About School
The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL	- not rated	775 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL	- not rated	775 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
North School for Girls Essella Road , TN24 8AL	- not rated	775 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	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	3,815 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	439 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greystones School Hythe Road , TN24 0XL	- not rated	685 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB	- not rated	1,168 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The T3 School Sydenham house , Church road TN23 1RD	- not rated	1,552 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollington School Hollington Place , TN24 8UN	- not rated	1,654 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Fox Inn Ltd	278 Hythe Road, Willesborough	465 yd
Cafe Central and Meadow View	Givaudan, Kennington Road	779 yd
Servest Catering Ltd	Premier Grocery Products Ltd, Factory Site	920 yd
The Well	Willesborough Baptist Church, Hythe Road	1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hooden Smokehouse and Cellar	24 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough		1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pukka Fish	2 Cradlebridge Drive, Willesborough	205 yd
Kam's Chinese Takeaway	104 Hythe Road, Ashford	718 yd
Golden Fish Bar	102 Hythe Road, Ashford	718 yd
Bodrum Grill	92 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough	859 yd
Wok 4 U Send 2 U	96 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough	923 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Food	Co op Foodstores, Hunter Avenue		866 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, Mill Court		1,031 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Norton Knatchbull School HYTHE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	291 yd
The North School ESSELLA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	771 yd
Hythe Road (Closed) Hythe Road	grass pitches	1,014 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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