Knights Way is in Headcorn, Ashford and in Maidstone district. TN27 9TY 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 Knights Way, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN27 9UA, TN27 9TX, TN27 9TR, TN27 9TT, TN27 9UB, TN27 9TH, TN27 9TP, TN27 9TJ, TN27 9TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN27 9TY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 59.3% | 53% | -6.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 40.7% | 47% | 6.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 37.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 27.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 19% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 23% | 21.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 TN27 9TY this area, 33.3% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 33.3% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 13.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.2% | 94.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knights Way was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Headcorn & Sutton Valence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knights Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and the 235th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Knights Way, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-08-12 | £215,507 |
| 29 Knights Way, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-02-09 | £271,173 |
| 34 Knights Way, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-02-09 | £221,120 |
| 36 Knights Way, Ashford, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2022-09-02 | £181,948 |
| 52 Knights Way, Ashford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2022-08-26 | £285,788 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TN27 9TY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Primary School Kings Road , TN27 9QT | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frittenden Church of England Primary School Frittenden Primary School , TN17 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulcombe Church of England Primary School The Street , Ulcombe ME17 1DU | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 408 yd | |
| Krishna Indian Restaurant | 41 High Street, Headcorn | 424 yd | |
| Kingsbury's | 1-3 Foremans Walk, High Street | 474 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 27 High Street, Headcorn | 503 yd | |
| Village Tea Rooms | 31 - 33 High Street, Headcorn | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George And Dragon | 29 High Street, Headcorn | 424 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse Inn, North Street | 530 yd | |
| Headcorn Seniors Lunch Club | Long Meadow Hall, Church Walk | 705 yd | |
| Headcorn Football Club | Grigg Lane, Headcorn | 752 yd | |
| Headcorn Cricket And Tennis Club | Lenham Road, Headcorn | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Charcoal Grill | 39 High Street, Headcorn | 424 yd | |
| McCoys Fish And Chips | 7 High Street, Headcorn | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 34 High Street | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Headcorn Cricket And Tennis Club HEADCORN CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB HEADCORN CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB LENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Headcorn Village Hall HEADCORN VILLAGE HALL HEADCORN VILLAGE HALL CHURCH WALK | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Headcorn Football Club HEADCORN FOOTBALL CLUB HEADCORN FOOTBALL CLUB GRIGG LANE | grass pitches | 994 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.