Lenacre Street is in Boughton Aluph, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN26 1JH is located in the Downs West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lenacre Street, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN26 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN26 1JD, TN25 4PR, TN25 4PU, TN25 4QS, TN25 4PF, TN25 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN26 1JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 TN26 1JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.1% 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 | 19% | 21.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 67.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 22.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 59.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 TN26 1JH this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 43.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 86.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 92% | 87.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 87.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.2% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lenacre Street was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the Bircholt average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lenacre Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bircholt and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firtree Cottage Lenacre Street, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-08-25 | £491,947 |
| Westwood Lenacre Street, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2019-10-18 | £637,452 |
| Colinhurst Lenacre Street, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2018-07-13 | £756,465 |
| Westwood Lenacre Street, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2006-03-27 | £706,100 |
TN26 1JH 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Lees Primary School Hurst Road , Kennington TN24 9RR | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Church of England Academy Upper Vicarage Road , Kennington TN24 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Infant School Ball Lane , Kennington TN25 4PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Community Primary School Belmont Road , Kennington TN24 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Quantock Drive , TN24 8QN | 3out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wye School Olantigh Road , TN25 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd Harville Road , Wye TN25 5EZ | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Cafe | Unit 6, Eureka Place | 969 yd | |
| Catch Ltd | Unit 5 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 969 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | Unit 4 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | Unit 10 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 969 yd | |
| The Kennington | Ulley Road, Kennington | 981 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Faversham Road, Kennington | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Grill | 1B Tile Kiln Road, Kennington | 839 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Eureka Place, Trinity Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Eureka Place | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towers School FAVERSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Sandyacres Sports & Social Centre SANDYHURST LANE | grass pitches | 697 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.