Town Pop. 77,881

Living in Ashford (Ashford): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashford (Ashford) comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 61/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 52/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the TN23 postcode district. No category drops below 45/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TN23 postcode district.

59
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,510 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,076 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 695 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 577 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 414 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 1,388 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 275 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 240 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 220 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
70
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 51
Sports Pitches Ample 52
Allotments Ample 12
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 64

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area · 29 within 4km
1Outstanding21Good6Ungraded
  • Great Chart Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Ashford Oaks Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Beaver Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chilmington Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Downs View Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Finberry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Goat Lees Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Godinton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kennington Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospitalin area
WIlliam Harvey Hospitalin area
Estuary View Medical Centre12.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
3 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,187 patients per GP
23dentists15pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
85
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,509 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed3.2%Retired18%Student4.1%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership62.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Ashford International 0.1 mi
Wye 3.7 mi
Ham Street 5.3 mi
J9 M20 1 mi
J10 M20 1.4 mi
J9 M20 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Ample 26
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 84
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 52
Retail Shopping Ample 356
Takeaways Ample 57
Fitness Ample 24

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 566
Detached £441,250 132
Semi-detached £320,000 172
Terraced £276,250 196
Flat / Maisonette £175,000 66
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£156k £262k £370k £475k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Chart 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bromley Green 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brook (Ashford) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wye 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford (Ashford) a nice place to live?

Ashford (Ashford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashford (Ashford) is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashford (Ashford)?

Ashford (Ashford) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 6,660 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashford (Ashford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashford (Ashford) are Great Chart Primary School, Ashford Oaks Community Primary School and Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Ashford (Ashford) in total.

What are house prices like in Ashford (Ashford)?

The current median house price in Ashford (Ashford) is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £441,250, semi-detached £320,000, terraced £276,250, flat £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 566 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashford (Ashford) in context

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Postcode districts in Ashford (Ashford)

TN23 56 ⇄
TN24 57 ⇄
TN25 43 ⇄
TN26 36 ⇄

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