Larch Walk is in Kennington, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 9BW 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 Larch Walk, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 9BL, TN24 9BS, TN24 9BG, TN24 9BQ, TN24 9BN, TN24 9BP, TN24 9BT, TN24 9BU, TN24 9PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN24 9BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51.8% | 53.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 9BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 27.7% | 28.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 52.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.3% | 40.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 44% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 24.3% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 22.8% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 86.5% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 90.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 91% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Walk was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Bockhanger average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Larch Walk has the 11th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bockhanger and the 99th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Larch Walk, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2025-08-19 | £379,177 |
| 43 Larch Walk, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-01 | £349,288 |
| 42 Larch Walk, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2023-11-30 | £362,478 |
| 33 Larch Walk, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-11 | £330,330 |
| 17 Larch Walk, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-09-10 | £346,120 |
TN24 9BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Primary School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bybrook Junior School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goat Lees Primary School Hurst Road , Kennington TN24 9RR | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bybrook Infant School Bybrook Road , Kennington TN24 9JD | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Church of England Academy Upper Vicarage Road , Kennington TN24 9AG | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | - not rated | 967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 5,114 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 | 1,967 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Ashford , Centre Piece TN23 1BA | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford College of Further Education Norwood Street , Cecil House TN23 1QT | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 444 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd | Coty Operations, Eureka Science Park | 503 yd | |
| Catch Ltd | Unit 5 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 595 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | Unit 4 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 595 yd | |
| Eureka Cafe | Unit 6, Eureka Place | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | Unit 10 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 595 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Faversham Road, Kennington | 719 yd | |
| The Kennington | Ulley Road, Kennington | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Fish Bar & Charcoal Grill | 1 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 444 yd | |
| Jade House | 3 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 444 yd | |
| Kennington Grill | 1B Tile Kiln Road, Kennington | 462 yd | |
| Wok Express | Unit 2, Trinity Road | 570 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Eureka Place | 595 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 98 Faversham Road, Kennington | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bockhanger Community Centre (Closed) Bybrook Road | 492 yd | |
| Kennington C Of E Academy Upper Vicarage Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Ashford) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 EUREKA LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Towers School FAVERSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Downs View Infant School BALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 201.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.