Magazine Road is in Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 8NJ is located in the Furley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magazine Road, Ashford, TN24 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 8NN, TN24 8UW, TN24 8NU, TN24 8NL, TN24 8NH, TN24 8ND, TN24 8NB, TN24 8NQ, TN24 8HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN24 8NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 52.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 19.3% | 26.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 57.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 49% | 39.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.9% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 27.7% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 23.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 18.7% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 70.4% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 70.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 70.6% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 21.8% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 70.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.7% | 1.2% | 11.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magazine Road was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Bockhanger average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Magazine Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bockhanger and the 174th highest crime rate of 392 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lee, 25 Magazine Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-01-09 | £529,740 |
| 17 Magazine Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-10-17 | £292,338 |
| Cedar Lee, 25 Magazine Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-02-09 | £407,230 |
| 21 Magazine Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2015-12-08 | £725,884 |
| 21 Magazine Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2005-12-20 | £647,384 |
TN24 8NJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN24 8NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Western Avenue , TN23 1ND | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Ashford Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | - not rated | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North School for Girls Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollington School Hollington Place , TN24 8UN | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Ashford , Centre Piece TN23 1BA | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford College of Further Education Norwood Street , Cecil House TN23 1QT | - not rated | 670 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Tank Cafe | 8 New Street, Ashford | 386 yd | |
| Jays Soul Food | 12 New Street, Ashford | 386 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 2B New Rents, Ashford | 402 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd | Joseph Hadlum Court, Eastern Avenue | 404 yd | |
| The Little Teapot | 9 Park Mall, Ashford | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dur Bar | 7 New Street, Ashford | 373 yd | |
| Ye Olde Golden Magpie Ltd | 10 New Rents, Ashford | 384 yd | |
| George Hotel | 68 High Street, Ashford | 519 yd | |
| The Swan | 19 Tufton Street, Ashford | 637 yd | |
| Phoenix | 12 Tufton Street, Ashford | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Pizza | 3-5 New Street, Ashford | 373 yd | |
| Aji Bhaji | 23 New Rents, Ashford | 377 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Fanfare House, 53 Somerset Road | 540 yd | |
| Salata Ashford | 4 Bank Street, Ashford | 542 yd | |
| The Underdog | 14 County Square, Ashford | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 52 New Street, Ashford | 240 yd | |
| Lidl | 41-51 New Street, Ashford | 373 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 High Street, Ashford | 479 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street, Ashford | 519 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Warren Retail Park, Simone Weil Avenue | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Ashford Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Park Club Ashford NEW STREET | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| The Gym (Ashford) Unit 1 Unit 1 New Street | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Highworth Grammar School For Girls MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Threshold Learning Centre - Ashford (Closed) Bank Street | 621 yd | |
| Ashford International Hotel SIMONE WEIL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| The Ashford School (Senior School) EAST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| The Elwick Club STOKE HOUSE STOKE HOUSE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 886 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Ashford) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 EUREKA LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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.