Grasmere Road is in Kennington, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 9BJ is located in the Bockhanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grasmere Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 9BY, TN24 9RJ, TN24 9JQ, TN24 9BP, TN24 9BQ, TN24 9BS, TN24 9JG, TN24 9BU, TN24 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN24 9BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 20.9% | 22.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 55.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 35.9% | 38.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 42.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 15.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.4% | 21.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 30% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 86.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94.7% | 86.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 86.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Road was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Bockhanger average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grasmere Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bockhanger and the 146th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Grasmere Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-31 | £306,955 |
| 154 Grasmere Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-11 | £343,119 |
| 166 Grasmere Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-10-25 | £336,109 |
| 156 Grasmere Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-01-06 | £335,388 |
| 158 Grasmere Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2015-04-27 | £375,771 |
TN24 9BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Primary School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goat Lees Primary School Hurst Road , Kennington TN24 9RR | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Church of England Academy Upper Vicarage Road , Kennington TN24 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Infant School Ball Lane , Kennington TN25 4PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wye School Olantigh Road , TN25 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,909 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 | 1,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd Harville Road , Wye TN25 5EZ | - not rated | 3,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Cafe | 4 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 187 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd | Coty Operations, Eureka Science Park | 503 yd | |
| Kennington Tandoori | 158 Faversham Road, Kennington | 682 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 4 Rutherford Road, Eureka Leisure Park | 701 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 7 Rutherford Road, Eureka Leisure Park | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | Unit 10 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 838 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Faversham Road, Kennington | 853 yd | |
| The Kennington | Ulley Road, Kennington | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Fish Bar & Charcoal Grill | 1 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 187 yd | |
| Jade House | 3 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 187 yd | |
| Burger Boys | 160 Faversham Road, Kennington | 682 yd | |
| The Green Asian | 154 Faversham Road, Kennington | 682 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's t/a Bao Now | Unit 3, Rutherford Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 98 Faversham Road, Kennington | 694 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Eureka Place | 838 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Warren Retail Park, Simone Weil Avenue | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bockhanger Community Centre (Closed) Bybrook Road | 219 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Ashford) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 EUREKA LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Kennington C Of E Academy Upper Vicarage Road | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Spearpoint (The Ridge) NETTLEFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| Kinneys Field HILLCREST CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Downs View Infant School BALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.