Gilbert Road Ashford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN23), about 50 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 1300476.
- 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 B; Band D in Ashford costs £2,410 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 86% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Vicarage Field, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham House Medical Centre, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 458 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (51% of about 1,680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ashford - Town Centre (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 17, NEW STREET, grade II
- 19, NEW STREET, grade II
- 2, NEW RENTS, grade II
- 3 AND 5, NEW STREET, grade II
- 4A, NEW RENTS (See details for further address information), grade II
- 7, NEW STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- New North Street, Ashford, not permissioned (110 m)
- Ashford College, Western Avenue, Ashford, permissioned (370 m)
- Elwick Place (Policy TC3) (Land south of Elwick Road & County Square Former Market), pending decision (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Powergen Site, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Powergen Site, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Gasworks Lane (Policy TC14), not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Lower Queens Road (Policy U4), Ashford, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Victoria Way East, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
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 addresses are about 60 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 1JH | 86% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| TN23 1JL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Wye 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Charing (Kent) 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Street Ashford | 130 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP Car Park Ashford County Square | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 48.4 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 73.9 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sydenham House Medical Centre | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashford Dental Care Centre | 30 m |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 380 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 1 Castle Street Halifax | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Field 2,650 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 23 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westrees Allotments 1.3 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 91, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m south-east. 104 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 91, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-east |
| The Doctor Wilks Memorial Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south-east |
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade I | 270 m south-east |
| 22, North Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m east |
| Godinton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bockhanger Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Loudon Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Singleton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highworth Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The North School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Repton Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Norton Knatchbull School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Phoenix Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Godinton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowa Owl TN24 8TN | Retailers - other | 20 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Ashford Halal Shop Limited TN23 1JH | Retailers - other | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| M.M Cash and Carry TN23 1JJ | Retailers - other | 30 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Aug 2025 |
| CoffeePasal Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Lidl | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Super Pizza TN24 8TN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Dur Bar TN24 8TN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Caffe Nero TN23 1JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Wanhe TN23 1JH | Distributors/Transporters | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Seoul Sarang TN23 1JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Jays Soul Food TN24 8UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jul 2026 |
| By The Tank Cafe TN24 8UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Poppins Cafe Restaurant TN24 8SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| aje1 afro caribbean shop TN24 8SD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Farmfoods Limited TN24 8TT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 |
| Shoplifting | 91 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (147); On or near Bank Street (79); On or near New Street (77); On or near Apsley Street (31); On or near Regents Place (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 57% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 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
New Rents · Castle Street · Drum Lane · Somerset Road · Drum Lane · New Street · Regents Place · Sturges Road · Regents Court · Somerset Road · Apsley Street · East Street
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.