Mill Lane is in Tenterden and in Ashford district. TN30 6NA is located in the Tenterden North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN30 6LU, TN30 6LY, TN30 7AW, TN30 6NB, TN30 6LX, TN30 7AU, TN30 6ND, TN30 6SF, TN30 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN30 6NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 TN30 6NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 12% | 16.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.3% | 66.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 39% | 43.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 41.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.4% | 12.8% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.1% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 41.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95.1% | 93.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 66.9% | 46.2% | 20.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Rolvenden & Tenterden West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Rolvenden & Tenterden West and the 105th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mill Lane, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-09-29 | £843,260 |
| Mill Farm House Mill Lane, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,045,000 | 2022-09-21 | £1,076,795 |
| 3 Mill Lane, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2016-07-15 | £796,324 |
| 3 Mill Lane, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2014-09-04 | £614,197 |
| Mill Farm House Mill Lane, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £476,490 | 2004-06-29 | £1,012,790 |
TN30 6NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 TN30 6NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterden Church of England Junior School Recreation Ground Road , TN30 6RA | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterden Infant School Recreation Ground Road , TN30 6RA | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Ashford Road , St Michael's TN30 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Halden Church of England Primary School Church Hill , High Halden TN26 3JB | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford Road , TN30 6LT | 3out of 4 | 60 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns School London Beach Farm , Ashford Road TN30 6SR | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Tenterden Road , Biddenden TN27 8BE | - not rated | 3,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruya Kitchen | Ashford Road, St Michaels | 492 yd | |
| Amy's Pantry | 4-5 East Cross, Tenterden | 851 yd | |
| This Ancient Boro' | 3 East Cross, Tenterden | 863 yd | |
| The Original Factory Shop Ltd | 9-11 High Street, Tenterden | 991 yd | |
| Costa | 13-15 High Street, Tenterden | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Ox | Ashford Road, St Michaels | 492 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 26 High Street, Tenterden | 992 yd | |
| The Crown | Ashford Road, St Michaels | 1,066 yd | |
| Old Dairy Tap Room | Unit 2, Tenterden Station Estate | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN30 Fish & Chips | Ashford Road, St Michaels | 492 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 10 Sayers Lane, Tenterden | 1,051 yd | |
| Star Kebab and Pizza | 11 Grange Road, Tenterden | 1,054 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 9 Grange Road, Tenterden | 1,054 yd | |
| St Michaels Fish & Chips | Unit 2, Ashford Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 10 Sayers Lane, Tenterden | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre ASHFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 101 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground GRANGE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Tenterden Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND ROAD CAR PARK RECREATION GROUND ROAD CAR PARK RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Tenterden Golf Club WOODCHURCH ROAD | golf | 1,034 yd |
| Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre (Appledore Field) APPLEDORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.