New Road is in Headcorn, Ashford and in Maidstone district. TN27 9SE 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 New Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN27 9SP, TN27 9TG, TN27 9TH, TN27 9SH, TN27 9TN, TN27 9TB, TN27 9SB, TN27 9SR, TN27 9XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN27 9SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 50% | 53.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 46.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 9SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 62.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 12% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 43.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 37.1% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 17.7% | 14.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 39.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Headcorn & Sutton Valence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and the 111th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle Lodge New Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2025-02-14 | £907,222 |
| Brindle Lodge New Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-12-12 | £940,133 |
| Hayfield New Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-16 | £388,717 |
| Cross Keys New Road, Ashford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2020-06-26 | £902,584 |
| Sunnyhurst New Road, Ashford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £569,995 | 2019-03-20 | £674,853 |
TN27 9SE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN27 9SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Primary School Kings Road , TN27 9QT | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frittenden Church of England Primary School Frittenden Primary School , TN17 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulcombe Church of England Primary School The Street , Ulcombe ME17 1DU | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smarden Primary School Pluckley Road , Smarden TN27 8ND | 3out of 4 | 5,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Garden | 47 High Street, Headcorn | 439 yd | |
| Krishna Indian Restaurant | 41 High Street, Headcorn | 463 yd | |
| Kingsbury's | 1-3 Foremans Walk, High Street | 475 yd | |
| Village Tea Rooms | 31 - 33 High Street, Headcorn | 531 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 27 High Street, Headcorn | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George And Dragon | 29 High Street, Headcorn | 463 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse Inn, North Street | 615 yd | |
| Headcorn Seniors Lunch Club | Long Meadow Hall, Church Walk | 714 yd | |
| Headcorn Football Club | Grigg Lane, Headcorn | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Charcoal Grill | 39 High Street, Headcorn | 463 yd | |
| McCoys Fish And Chips | 7 High Street, Headcorn | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 34 High Street | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Headcorn Village Hall HEADCORN VILLAGE HALL HEADCORN VILLAGE HALL CHURCH WALK | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Headcorn Cricket And Tennis Club HEADCORN CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB HEADCORN CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB LENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Headcorn Football Club HEADCORN FOOTBALL CLUB HEADCORN FOOTBALL CLUB GRIGG LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.