Lime Grove is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 8AE is located in the Furley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 2013-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Grove, Ashford, TN24 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 8NT, TN24 8HJ, TN24 8HP, TN24 8HL, TN24 8NR, TN24 8RA, TN24 8JB, TN24 8HG, TN24 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN24 8AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 20.1% | 18.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 62.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 47.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 12.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 45.8% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92% | 82.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 86.7% | 82.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 86.4% | 81.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.9% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Bockhanger average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lime Grove has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bockhanger and the 161st lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lime Grove, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-09-13 | £901,623 |
| 9 Lime Grove, Ashford, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £555,000 | 2015-04-13 | £866,175 |
| 1 Lime Grove, Ashford, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £495,000 | 2015-02-27 | £762,000 |
| 5 Lime Grove, Ashford, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £585,000 | 2014-12-11 | £903,283 |
| 7 Lime Grove, Ashford, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £549,500 | 2014-07-17 | £880,587 |
TN24 8AE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN24 8AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Community Primary School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 2,569 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 | 3,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 3,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Nights | 9 North Street, Ashford | 438 yd | |
| Little Raj | 20 North Street, Ashford | 482 yd | |
| Amici | 30 North Street, Ashford | 482 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 14 North Street, Ashford | 482 yd | |
| By The Tank Cafe | 8 New Street, Ashford | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dur Bar | 7 New Street, Ashford | 525 yd | |
| Ye Olde Golden Magpie Ltd | 10 New Rents, Ashford | 555 yd | |
| George Hotel | 68 High Street, Ashford | 561 yd | |
| Ashford Club | First Floor 2-8 High Street, Ashford | 627 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon at County Hotel | The County Hotel, 10 High Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Fanfare House, 53 Somerset Road | 436 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 3-5 New Street, Ashford | 525 yd | |
| Aji Bhaji | 23 New Rents, Ashford | 555 yd | |
| Amazing Munch | 10-12 Middle Row, High Street | 632 yd | |
| Salata Ashford | 4 Bank Street, Ashford | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Warren Retail Park, Simone Weil Avenue | 492 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 52 New Street, Ashford | 501 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 549 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Highworth Grammar School For Girls MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 638 yd |
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Ashford) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 EUREKA LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Ashford International Hotel SIMONE WEIL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 759 yd | |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 960 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.