Old Ash Close is in Kennington, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN24 9RH is located in the Bockhanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Ash Close, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN24 9RJ, TN24 9JG, TN24 9AA, TN24 9RA, TN24 9BJ, TN24 9BX, TN24 9BP, TN24 9JQ, TN24 9BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN24 9RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.3% | 52.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 38.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 39.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 37.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 20.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around TN24 9RH this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 32.6% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90% | 84.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 89.3% | 86% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 85.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.4% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Ash Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Bockhanger average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Ash Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bockhanger and the 167th lowest crime rate of 392 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Old Ash Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-09-25 | £253,227 |
| 3 Old Ash Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-15 | £232,198 |
| 16 Old Ash Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £238,280 | 2022-08-22 | £245,396 |
| 21 Old Ash Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-18 | £272,354 |
| 13 Old Ash Close, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,500 | 2021-11-23 | £279,207 |
TN24 9RH 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybrook Infant School Bybrook Road , Kennington TN24 9JD | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bybrook Junior School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Community Primary School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goat Lees Primary School Hurst Road , Kennington TN24 9RR | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Church of England Academy Upper Vicarage Road , Kennington TN24 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,136 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 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,370 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 | 4,727 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 | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Ashford , Centre Piece TN23 1BA | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford College of Further Education Norwood Street , Cecil House TN23 1QT | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG | - not rated | 2,139 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 | 293 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd | Coty Operations, Eureka Science Park | 372 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 4 Rutherford Road, Eureka Leisure Park | 510 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 7 Rutherford Road, Eureka Leisure Park | 510 yd | |
| Travelodge Breakfast Cafe | Rutherford Road, Eureka Leisure Park | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | Unit 10 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 857 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Faversham Road, Kennington | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Fish Bar & Charcoal Grill | 1 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 293 yd | |
| Jade House | 3 Bockhanger Court, Belmont Road | 293 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's t/a Bao Now | Unit 3, Rutherford Road | 510 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's t/a BirdBox | Unit 3, Rutherford Road | 510 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's t/a Bone Jam | Unit 3, Rutherford Road | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Warren Retail Park, Simone Weil Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Eureka Place | 857 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 98 Faversham Road, Kennington | 861 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Warren Retail Park, Simone Weil Avenue | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bockhanger Community Centre (Closed) Bybrook Road | 263 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Ashford) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 EUREKA LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.