Forson Close is in Tenterden and in Ashford district. TN30 6QP 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 Forson Close, Tenterden, TN30 6QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN30 6QB, TN30 6QJ, TN30 6QF, TN30 6QD, TN30 6QL, TN30 6QG, TN30 6QS, TN30 6LL, TN30 6QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN30 6QP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 56.3% | 57.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 43.7% | 42.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 18.4% | 26.1% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 47.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 42% | 43.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 29.2% | 26.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 15.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 26.1% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 95.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 90.4% | 91.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 90.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forson Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% higher than the Rolvenden & Tenterden West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forson Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Rolvenden & Tenterden West and the 176th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallia Forson Close, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-05-04 | £591,895 |
| Merry Mead Forson Close, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-10-02 | £365,856 |
| 2 Forson Close, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-11-07 | £569,205 |
| 4 Forson Close, Tenterden, Kent Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-11-02 | £387,964 |
| 3 Forson Close, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-09-06 | £460,145 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TN30 6QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterden Infant School Recreation Ground Road , TN30 6RA | 3out of 4 | 810 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 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Halden Church of England Primary School Church Hill , High Halden TN26 3JB | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolvenden Primary School Hastings Road , Rolvenden TN17 4LS | - not rated | 5,298 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 539 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 | 2,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Tenterden Road , Biddenden TN27 8BE | - not rated | 3,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy's Pantry | 4-5 East Cross, Tenterden | 390 yd | |
| This Ancient Boro' | 3 East Cross, Tenterden | 408 yd | |
| The Original Factory Shop Ltd | 9-11 High Street, Tenterden | 539 yd | |
| Costa | 13-15 High Street, Tenterden | 539 yd | |
| The Savannah Coffee Shop | 2 The Cellars, High Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpack Hotel | 26 High Street, Tenterden | 526 yd | |
| Old Dairy Tap Room | Unit 2, Tenterden Station Estate | 592 yd | |
| Vine Inn | 76 High Street, Tenterden | 702 yd | |
| White Lion | 57 High Street, Tenterden | 713 yd | |
| The Fat Ox | Ashford Road, St Michaels | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 10 Sayers Lane, Tenterden | 592 yd | |
| Tenterden Fish Bar and Restaurant | Station Road, Tenterden | 696 yd | |
| TN30 Fish & Chips | Ashford Road, St Michaels | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 10 Sayers Lane, Tenterden | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre ASHFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Tenterden Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND ROAD CAR PARK RECREATION GROUND ROAD CAR PARK RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Tenterden Leisure Centre RECREATION GROUND ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre (Appledore Field) APPLEDORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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.