Towers View, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN24 9PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	50.9%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.5%	49.1%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.1%

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 9PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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	22.1%	29.2%	7.1%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	55.1%	-6.0%	44.2%	10.9%
Separated	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	7.3%	9%	1.7%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	8%	6%	-2.0%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	44.7%	44%	-0.7%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	34%	35.8%	1.8%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	16.1%	15.7%	-0.4%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.5%	19.2%	-0.3%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	15.8%	-1.0%	9.6%	6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	12.8%	-6.3%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	5%	5.3%	0.3%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	17.7%	7.0%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	26.8%	5.0%	33.8%	-7.0%
Other	7.3%	2.3%	-5.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	1.5%	3.3%	1.8%	2.5%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	0.8%	0.4%
White	94.5%	84.8%	-9.7%	81.4%	3.4%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

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	90.6%	86.7%	-3.9%	83.2%	3.5%
European Union	1.8%	3.6%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	3.6%	3.9%	0.3%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	4.8%	3.6%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	86.7%	-3.3%	83.2%	3.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.5%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	0.9%	-6.4%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.4%	37.2%	9.2%
Christian	45.5%	46.2%	-0.7%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Towers View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towers View was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 291.1% higher than the Bircholt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Towers View has the 9th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bircholt and the 85th highest crime rate of 392 local areas in Ashford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

🔎 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. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TN24 9PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Towers View are based on 62 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 Towers View, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN24 9PD

Average Price
£253,776

Semi-Detached
£241,788

Terraced
£253,591

Detached
£290,660

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Towers View

Average Price
£247,604

Semi-Detached
£253,757

Terraced
£249,235

Detached
£322,785

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,416

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Towers ViewStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Towers View, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-04-15	£288,958
51 Towers View, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-02-22	£277,200
75 Towers View, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£263,000	2022-03-11	£277,426
75 Towers View, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£219,000	2018-08-31	£268,382
51 Towers View, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2016-09-23	£261,017

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN24 9PD

Employment

TN24 9PD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	29
Construction	15
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goat Lees Primary School Hurst Road , Kennington TN24 9RR	3out of 4	368 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Community Primary School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS	3out of 4	761 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kennington Church of England Academy Upper Vicarage Road , Kennington TN24 9AG	3out of 4	775 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kennington Church of England Junior School Upper Vicarage Road , Kennington TN24 9AG	- not rated	775 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bybrook Junior School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS	- not rated	841 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	649 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL	- not rated	649 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD	- not rated	2,233 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD	- not rated	2,233 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ	3out of 4	3,018 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollington School Hollington Place , TN24 8UN	- not rated	2,332 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB	- not rated	2,502 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Threshold Learning Centre Ashford , Centre Piece TN23 1BA	- not rated	2,761 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashford College of Further Education Norwood Street , Cecil House TN23 1QT	- not rated	2,773 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG	- not rated	2,895 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
Eureka Cafe	Unit 6, Eureka Place	496 yd
Catch Ltd	Unit 5 Eureka Place, Trinity Road	496 yd
Cinnamon Spice	Unit 4 Eureka Place, Trinity Road	496 yd
Kennington Tandoori	158 Faversham Road, Kennington	724 yd
Kennington Cafe	4 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road	770 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pheasant	Unit 10 Eureka Place, Trinity Road	496 yd
Rose Inn	Faversham Road, Kennington	544 yd
The Kennington	Ulley Road, Kennington	626 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kennington Grill	1B Tile Kiln Road, Kennington	142 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	Unit 7 Eureka Place, Trinity Road	496 yd
Wok Express	Unit 2, Trinity Road	690 yd
Burger Boys	160 Faversham Road, Kennington	724 yd
The Green Asian	154 Faversham Road, Kennington	724 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Unit 1, Eureka Place		496 yd
Co-Op Food	98 Faversham Road, Kennington		917 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Towers School FAVERSHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	654 yd
Kennington C Of E Academy Upper Vicarage Road	grass pitches	752 yd
Bockhanger Community Centre (Closed) Bybrook Road		833 yd
Downs View Infant School BALL LANE	grass pitches	878 yd
Sandyacres Sports & Social Centre SANDYHURST LANE	grass pitches	889 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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