Area Information for County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD

Summary Back to Top

County Square in Ashford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Victoria ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ashford. This page combines information for the address County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of TN23 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Ashford
Ward Victoria
Constituency Ashford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD:

County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YB
Apsley Street, Ashford, TN23 1LF
Middle Street, Ashford, TN23 1AY
Regents Court, Ashford, TN23 1JF
Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BE
County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about TN23 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 8
Semi-Detached 18
Terraced 75
Flat (Purpose-Built) 93
Flat (Converted) 15
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Residence in Commercial Building 5
Total 219
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing County Square, Ashford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 49% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 30
Shared Ownership 20
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 18
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 101
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 3
Total 218

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 94
Two People 58
Three People 25
Four People 21
Five People 11
Six People 5
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 216

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 94
Family Household 95
Other Household 28
Total 217

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 88
Deprived In One Dimension 81
Deprived In Two Dimensions 32
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 217

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Ashford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 54% male.

Gender
Male 256
Female 215
Total 471

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 33
5-9 38
10-14 21
15-19 24
20-24 41
25-29 53
30-34 39
35-39 43
40-44 34
45-49 29
50-54 28
55-59 29
60-64 28
65-69 10
70-74 9
75-79 6
80-84 3
85+ 1
Total 469

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode TN23 1YD does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 200
Married 113
Separated 9
Divorced 44
Widowed 8
Total 374

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 212
Good 179
Fair 61
Bad 11
Very Bad 5
Total 468

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 108
Apprenticeship 23
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 70
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 57
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 40
No GCSEs or Equivalent 68
Other 10
Total 376

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 76% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 356
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Indian 1
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 2
Other Asian 48
Black African 16
Black Caribbean 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 10
Other 9
Total 471

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 336
European Union 40
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 16
Middle East and Asia 61
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 8
Total 470

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 336
10+ Years 62
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 30
Less Than 2 Years 25
Total 471

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to TN23 1YD.

Passport(s) Held
None 78
United Kingdom 302
European Union 56
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 29
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 197
Christian 184
Buddhist 13
Hindu 9
Jewish 2
Muslim 16
Sikh 0
Other Religion 16
Not Stated 33
Total 470

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 154
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 27
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 30
Retired 31
Looking After Home or Family 21
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 32
Total 374

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 38
Associate Professional Occupations 24
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 26
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 32
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 34
Total 235

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 28
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 43
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 37
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 55
Semi-Routine Occupation 48
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 35
Full-time Student 27
Total 375

Policing and Crime (134) Back to Top

County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD is within the Victoria policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 134 crimes were reported within half a mile of TN23 1YD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 134 crimes committed near County Square
Neighbourhood Team Address Victoria
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to TN23 1YD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for TN23 1YD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest railway station is Ashford International, approximately 790 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ashford International 790 yards
Wye 3.6 miles
Pluckley 5.3 miles
Charing (Kent) 5.4 miles
Ham Street 5.6 miles
Chilham 8.1 miles
Westenhanger 8.2 miles
Appledore (Kent) 8.3 miles
Lenham 9.2 miles
Selling 9.4 miles
Sandling 9.4 miles
Chartham 9.9 miles
Headcorn 11 miles
Harrietsham 11 miles
Faversham 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest is Victoria Road Primary School, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Victoria Road Primary School 430 yards
    
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 530 yards
    
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford 0.9 miles
    
Repton Manor Primary School 1 mile
    
Godinton Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Phoenix Community Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Beaver Green Primary School 1.3 miles
    
East Stour Primary School 1.4 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest is Highworth Grammar School, approximately 810 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Highworth Grammar School 810 yards
    
The North School 0.8 miles
    
Chilmington Green School 0.8 miles  
The Norton Knatchbull School 0.9 miles
    
The John Wallis Church of England Academy (All Through) 1.6 miles
    
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 1.9 miles
    
Wye School 4 miles
    
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre 9.1 miles
    
The Lenham School 9.3 miles
    
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 9.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest is Hollington Surgery, approximately 410 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest is Ashford Dental Care Centre, approximately 170 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest hospitals to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) 2.1 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to County Square, Ashford, TN23 1YD. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Ashford, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in TN23 1YD

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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