Area Information for Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD

Summary Back to Top

Rostrum Close in Ashford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Beaver ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ashford. This page combines information for the address Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD, 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for TN23 4AD.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Ashford
Ward Beaver
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 Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD:

Scholars Way, Ashford, TN23 4AE
Campus Court, Ashford, TN23 4AF
Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4RL
College Row, Ashford, TN23 4AG
Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4RJ
Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4QE

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 Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD 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 (18 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 18 property sales in Rostrum Close since the beginning of 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 47
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 29
Flat (Purpose-Built) 42
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 143
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 70% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 5
Owned with Mortgage 63
Shared Ownership 36
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 21
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 142

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 25
Two People 50
Three People 29
Four People 23
Five People 9
Six People 8
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 144

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Rostrum Close, Ashford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 24
Family Household 104
Other Household 13
Total 141

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 96
Deprived In One Dimension 34
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 145

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 52% male.

Gender
Male 204
Female 192
Total 396

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around TN23 4AD has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 28% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 45
5-9 34
10-14 33
15-19 23
20-24 18
25-29 45
30-34 70
35-39 44
40-44 27
45-49 21
50-54 13
55-59 9
60-64 5
65-69 4
70-74 4
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 396

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode TN23 4AD 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 117
Married 129
Separated 11
Divorced 19
Widowed 5
Total 281

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 249
Good 117
Fair 24
Bad 6
Very Bad 1
Total 397

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) 101
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 43
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 42
Other 9
Total 282

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Rostrum Close, Ashford can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 56% so.

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 220
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 1
Pakistani 2
Bangladeshi 2
Other Asian 65
Black African 57
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 5
Other 18
Total 397

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Rostrum Close, Ashford), 59% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 235
European Union 40
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 37
Middle East and Asia 75
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 397

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 235
10+ Years 73
5-10 Years 39
2-5 Years 37
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 393

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 4AD.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 246
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 40
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 19
Middle East or Asia 34
North America or Caribbean 2

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 159
Christian 119
Buddhist 9
Hindu 22
Jewish 0
Muslim 28
Sikh 0
Other Religion 31
Not Stated 27
Total 395

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Beaver ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 53% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 148
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 6
Looking After Home or Family 19
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 10
Total 279

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 19
Professional Occupations 54
Associate Professional Occupations 25
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 20
Elementary Occupations 27
Total 213

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 63
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 31
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 18
Full-time Student 24
Total 281

Policing and Crime (83) Back to Top

Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD is within the Beaver policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 83 crimes were reported within half a mile of TN23 4AD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 83 crimes committed near Rostrum Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Beaver
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 4AD. 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 4AD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest railway station is Ashford International, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ashford International 0.7 miles
Wye 4.3 miles
Ham Street 5 miles
Pluckley 5.1 miles
Charing (Kent) 5.6 miles
Appledore (Kent) 7.6 miles
Westenhanger 8.3 miles
Chilham 8.8 miles
Lenham 9.3 miles
Sandling 9.5 miles
Selling 11 miles
Headcorn 11 miles
Chartham 11 miles
Harrietsham 11 miles
Faversham 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford, approximately 310 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest secondary schools to Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest is Chilmington Green School, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Chilmington Green School 310 yards  
The John Wallis Church of England Academy (All Through) 0.9 miles
    
Highworth Grammar School 1 mile
    
The North School 1.1 miles
    
The Norton Knatchbull School 1.4 miles
    
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 2.6 miles
    
Wye School 4.6 miles
    
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre 8.5 miles
    
The Lenham School 9.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest is Musgrove Park Medical Centre, approximately 560 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 Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest is Oradent Dental Care, approximately 670 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 Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), approximately 2.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) 2.4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Rostrum Close, Ashford, TN23 4AD. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Ashford, approximately 0.7 miles 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 4AD

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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