Forgefield is in Bethersden, Ashford and in Ashford district. TN26 3BL is located in the Weald Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN26 3BT, TN26 3BN, TN26 3AQ, TN26 3AG, TN26 3BW, TN26 3AD, TN26 3AP, TN26 3AE, TN26 3AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN26 3BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 55.5% | 55.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 44.5% | 44.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 21.1% | 35.3% | 14.2% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 41.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 9.5% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 36.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.8% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 16% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around TN26 3BL this area, 32% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 32% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 19.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 93.8% | 96.9% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 97.2% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forgefield was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forgefield has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and the 27th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Forgefield, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2024-08-07 | £420,177 |
| 18 Forgefield, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2024-07-31 | £433,169 |
| 15 Forgefield, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-07-12 | £443,083 |
| 9 Forgefield, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-02-13 | £479,722 |
| 28 Forgefield, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-24 | £379,762 |
TN26 3BL 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 3BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethersden Primary School School Road , Bethersden TN26 3AH | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Halden Church of England Primary School Church Hill , High Halden TN26 3JB | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smarden Primary School Pluckley Road , Smarden TN27 8ND | 3out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Community Pub | The Street, Bethersden | 151 yd | |
| Bull Inn | Ashford Road, Bethersden | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethersden Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| The Recreation Field CAWDOR CAWDOR MILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 421 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.