Badgers Den Ashford
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN23), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1303354.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Ashford costs £2,410 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kestrel Park, is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsnorth Medical Practice, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £191,250 | £107,500 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £334,000 | £334,000 | £334,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £230,500 | £216,000 | £245,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £203,250 | £168,500 | £238,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £84,750 | £39,500 | £130,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2008 | 1 | £176,950 | £176,950 | £176,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2024 | 12 TN23 5LE | Detached | £340,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Feb 2023 | 16 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2022 | 3 TN23 5LE | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 5 TN23 5LE | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2020 | 1 TN23 5LE | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Sep 2018 | 3 TN23 5LE | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2018 | 13 TN23 5LE | Detached | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 May 2018 | 5 TN23 5LE | Terraced | £107,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jun 2017 | 4 TN23 5LE | Detached | £334,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 2 TN23 5LE | Flat or maisonette | £147,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 3 TN23 5LE | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2013 | 4 TN23 5LE | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2013 | 16 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £216,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2012 | 15 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £168,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2012 | 11 TN23 5LE | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2011 | 2 TN23 5LE | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 9 TN23 5LE | Terraced | £39,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 14 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 28 Jan 2008 | 15 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £176,950 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 14 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £172,950 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 15 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £172,950 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 5 TN23 5LE | Terraced | £42,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Aug 2007 | 10 TN23 5LE | Terraced | £50,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Jul 2007 | 13 TN23 5LE | Detached | £217,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 12 TN23 5LE | Detached | £243,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 17 TN23 5LE | Semi-detached | £224,950 | New build. |
| 25 May 2007 | 4 TN23 5LE | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 3 TN23 5LE | Detached | £214,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 2 TN23 5LE | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2007 | 1 TN23 5LE | Flat or maisonette | £149,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2007-2011 (6); 2003-2006 (5); 2007 onwards (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ashford in 2026-27: Band D £2,410 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,607 | £1,875 | £2,142 | £2,410 | £2,946 | £3,481 | £4,017 | £4,820 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 53 m and 57 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 5FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN23 5LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pluckley 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Ham Street 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langney Drive Bridewell | 260 m |
| Car parks | NCP Car Park Ashford County Square | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 49.5 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 71.8 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Kingsnorth Medical Practice | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Singleton Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Singleton Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ashford Stanhope Square Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kestrel Park 2.5 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,740 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Singleton Manor, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Singleton Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Medieval moated site, The Moat | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Romano-British roadside settlement and World War II pillbox immediately east of Westhawk Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Godinton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bridewell Plantation | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Colemans' Kitchen Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Joy Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Singleton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Brians Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Hurst Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 19 |
4 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ashford: see them on the Ashford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chilmington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chilmington Green School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footprints Cafe TN23 5LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School TN23 5LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Ashford BME Association TN23 5LB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| JAVAB LIMITED TN23 5LB | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Grow 19 TN23 5LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Singleton Barn TN23 4TY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Singleton Pizza & Kebab / Munchies Smash Burger TN23 5GR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Singleton Fish Bar TN23 5GR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Thai Basil TN23 5GR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily TN23 5GR | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longacre Road (11); On or near Wesley School Road (7); On or near Normandy Way (6); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (5); On or near Greyhound Chase (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sabre Crescent · Green Fields Lane · Perch Close · Hoxton Close · Lodge Close · Hedgerows · Wesley School Road · Normandy Way · Running Foxes Lane · Longacre Road · Rye Court · The Burrows
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.