Poplar Road is in Wittersham, Tenterden and in Ashford district. TN30 7NT is located in the Isle of Oxney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Road, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN30 7NZ, TN30 7NX, TN30 7NU, TN30 7PB, TN30 7NY, TN30 7PA, TN30 7PH, TN30 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN30 7NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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% | 18.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 64.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.1% | 45.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 32.2% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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 | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 35.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 91.1% | 92.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 93.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.4% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Isle of Oxney average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Poplar Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Isle of Oxney and the 100th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Poplar Road, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £568,000 | 2023-10-19 | £588,265 |
| Oaklands Barn, 28C Poplar Road, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-11-30 | £684,431 |
| 29 Poplar Road, Tenterden, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2022-08-16 | £449,710 |
| The Orchards, 28B Poplar Road, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-09-20 | £722,514 |
| 26 Poplar Road, Tenterden, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-10-28 | £671,736 |
TN30 7NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TN30 7NT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN30 7NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittersham Church of England Primary School The Street , Wittersham TN30 7EA | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | 1 Swan Street, Wittersham | 268 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wittersham Sports Field WITTERSHAM RECREATION GROUND WITTERSHAM RECREATION GROUND POPLAR ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Wittersham C Of E Primary School THE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 821 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 | 96.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.