School Road is in Hothfield, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN26 1HA is located in the Upper Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Road, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN26 1EF, TN26 1ED, TN26 1EE, TN26 1DU, TN26 1ES, TN26 1ET, TN26 1EB, TN26 1DZ, TN26 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN26 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.3% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.7% | 24.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 43.2% | 46.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 20.8% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 27% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 92.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 92.2% | 96.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 96.1% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Road was 129.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.4% higher than the Charing average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
School Road has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Charing and the 49th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 School Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-01-03 | £269,151 |
| 18 School Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-07-10 | £313,631 |
| 26 School Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2019-01-07 | £272,338 |
| 18 School Road, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2017-11-29 | £244,885 |
| 4 School Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2013-12-10 | £196,505 |
TN26 1HA 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 TN26 1HA 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 | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hothfield Village Primary School School Road , Hothfield TN26 1HA | - not rated | 77 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Ashford Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chilmington Green School Chilmington Green Road , TN23 3DL | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road , Kennington TN24 9AL | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Friars Prep School Great Chart , TN23 3DJ | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Clockhouse , TN23 4YN | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 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 | 55.6% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 264.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 264.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.