Hanover Close Ashford
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN23), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1300548.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 55% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Victoria Park (23 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham House Medical Centre, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (44% of about 800 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Leacon Road, Ashford, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Wyvern School, Clockhouse Lane, Brookfield, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Gasworks Lane (Policy TC14), not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Powergen Site, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Powergen Site, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Ashford College, Western Avenue, Ashford, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- New North Street, Ashford, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Ashford South Primary School, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 11 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 1EH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TN23 1EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 1EH | 100% | 55% | 55% | 0% |
| TN23 1EJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Wye 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Pluckley 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dencora Way South Ashford | 310 m |
| Car parks | NCP Car Park Ashford County Square | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 48.2 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 72.9 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sydenham House Medical Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Delmergate (Ashford) Limited | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jade Dental Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Louden Way Ashford, Louden Way Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 23 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Repton Allotment 2,330 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hubert Fountain, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hubert Fountain | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Godinton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Singleton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Loudon Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hurst Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 25 |
1 of the street's 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highworth Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Godinton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Repton Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Coffee Roastery Ltd TN23 1EL | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Shroomex TN23 1ED | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Arena Health TN23 1ED | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Save on Supplements TN23 1ED | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Pneuma Church TN23 1EL | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Kodoko Gurkha Distillery Limited TN23 1EL | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| The International Food Store TN23 4TT | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Riverford Organic Farmers Limited TN23 4TT | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2015 |
| Square One Padel Club TN23 4TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| BonneBouffe TN23 1EF | Importers/Exporters | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College TN23 4FB | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Old Foundry Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC TN23 4FG | Distributors/Transporters | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Simia Circus Ltd, Unit H1 TN23 4FG | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Fountain Church Cafe TN23 4FG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hilton Road (5); On or near Hanover Close (5); On or near Brunswick Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Hilton Road · Bridge Road · Stafford Close · Carlton Road · Jefferson Close · Capel Close · Norfolk Drive · Hornbeam Close · Brunswick Road · Dencora Way · Godinton Road · Suffolk Drive
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.