Station Road is in Smeeth, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN25 6SY is located in the Bircholt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN25 6SY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 TN25 6SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 19.6% | 24.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 56.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 52.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 19.6% | 10.2% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.6% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 37.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 93.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 92.9% | 94.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 92.3% | 92.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.4% higher than the Bircholt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bircholt and the 115th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Cottage Station Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-01-08 | £382,303 |
| Evegate Water Mill Station Road, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-07-16 | £695,723 |
| The Byre Station Road, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-10-21 | £648,735 |
| Evegate Mill House Station Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2006-04-10 | £980,695 |
| Parkwood Cottage Station Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2003-11-27 | £476,943 |
TN25 6SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TN25 6SY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersham Primary School Church Road , Mersham TN25 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldington Primary School Roman Road , Aldington TN25 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smeeth Community Primary School Caroland Close , Smeeth TN25 6RX | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellindge Primary School Main Road , Sellindge TN25 6JY | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finberry Primary School Avocet Way , Finberry TN25 7GS | 3out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Foundation School Station Road , Smeeth TN25 6PW | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.