TN27 8HF is in Biddenden, Ashford and Ashford district. TN27 8HF is located in the Biddenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8HF 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 TN27 8HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.8% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TN27 8HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.6% 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 | 21.6% | 20.9% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 69.6% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 25.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (89%) 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 | 51.5% | 56.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 8.8% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 48.7% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.1% | 91% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TN27 8HF was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Biddenden average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
TN27 8HF has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Biddenden and the 119th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Buckhurst Cottages, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2023-08-15 | £30,830 |
| West Ongley Farmhouse, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2015-03-05 | £1,306,953 |
| 2 Buckhurst Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2014-09-01 | £869,772 |
| 2 Buckhurst Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2004-11-18 | £646,988 |
| 1 Buckhurst Cottages, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2004-06-23 | £689,275 |
TN27 8HF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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.
TN27 8HF 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mayne Church of England Primary School, Biddenden High Street , Biddenden TN27 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frittenden Church of England Primary School Frittenden Primary School , TN17 2DD | 3out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Common Road , Sissinghurst TN17 2BH | 3out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields School Tenterden Road , Biddenden TN27 8BE | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburys Biddenden Ltd | Bloomsburys Biddenden, Sissinghurst Road | 652 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 | 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.