TN23 1AP is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.9km from South Ashford in Ashford (Ashford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Ashford constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ashford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (214 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for TN23 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00186764 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN23 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN23 1AP.
192
29
£ 45,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TN23 1AP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN23 1AP. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TN23 1AP are high at 214 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Road Primary School
The North School
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
The Norton Knatchbull School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Highworth Grammar School
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- AJE1 Afro Caribbean Shop0.6 km
- Applegreen Ashford Service Station0.5 km
- Bare Bazaar0.5 km
- Fidem Services Ltd0.6 km
- Nepalese Street Food0.6 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ashford Central Guest House0.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford Int0.5 km
- Travelodge Ashford Town Centre0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Amici0.4 km
- Buenos Aires Nights0.4 km
- By The Tank Cafe0.5 km
- Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd0.8 km
- Jays Soul Food0.5 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Aji Bhaji0.6 km
- Ashford Peri Peri0.2 km
- Brinner Club0.5 km
- Dessert Island0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ashford Club0.2 km
- Dur Bar0.5 km
- George Hotel0.4 km
- J D Wetherspoon at County Hotel0.2 km
- Star Inn0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashford International0.4 km
- Ashford International0.4 km
- Ashford International0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Lane0.1 km
- Vicarage Lane0.1 km
- Vicarage Lane0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Wellesley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN231AP · Data under Open Government Licence