Bletchenden Road is in Headcorn, Ashford and in Maidstone district. TN27 9JB is located in the Headcorn & Sutton Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bletchenden Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9JB 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. However, the area surrounding TN27 9JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52% | 52.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 47.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 9JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 20.9% | 28.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 55.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 51.5% | 53.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.1% | 20.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 32.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.8% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.3% | 93.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bletchenden Road was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Headcorn & Sutton Valence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bletchenden Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and the 227th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchenden Manor Barn Bletchenden Road, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-06-24 | £1,040,033 |
| Little Bletchenden Bletchenden Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2020-10-30 | £1,167,068 |
| The Cattle Shed Bletchenden Manor Farm Bletchenden Road, Ashford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-09-09 | £578,251 |
| Bletchenden Farm Bletchenden Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-03-01 | £402,197 |
| Fairmeadow Cottage Bletchenden Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-11-22 | £563,492 |
TN27 9JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9JB 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Primary School Kings Road , TN27 9QT | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frittenden Church of England Primary School Frittenden Primary School , TN17 2DD | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smarden Primary School Pluckley Road , Smarden TN27 8ND | 3out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mayne Church of England Primary School, Biddenden High Street , Biddenden TN27 8AL | 3out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4.2% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 91.7% |
| Median download speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.