Mayhew Close Ashford
46 addresses across 3 postcodes (TN23), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1300788.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham House Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (8); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1996-2002 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 B (45% of about 1,360 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)
- K College, Jemmett Road, Ashford, permissioned (170 m)
- Former Ashford South Primary School, not permissioned (320 m)
- Land at Former Concorde House (Rigden Rd & Austin Road), Ashford, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Travis Perkins Trading Co Limited, Victoria Crescent, Ashford, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Powergen Site, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Powergen Site, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Victoria Way East, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Gasworks Lane (Policy TC14), not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 7QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| TN23 7UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TN23 7UJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 45 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 7QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN23 7UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN23 7UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Wye 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Ham Street 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Row South Ashford | 90 m |
| Car parks | Ashford International Station Multi-Storey Car Park | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 49.5 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 73.4 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sydenham House Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashworth's Dispensing Chemist | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oradent Kent LTD | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 23 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Musgrove New Allotment 2,350 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hubert Fountain, a listed building (Grade II*), 640 m (0.4 miles) north. 5 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* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Romano-British roadside settlement and World War II pillbox immediately east of Westhawk Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Godinton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Singleton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bridewell Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Joy Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Colemans' Kitchen Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Collier's Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 46 | 46 |
None of the street's 46 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | 300 m | 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 |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The North School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highworth Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| East Stour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla's Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Harpers Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Marino's Fish Bar TN23 7SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Beaver Inn TN23 7SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| One Stop TN23 5NH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Davies Family Bakery Limited TN23 7SP | Manufacturers/packers | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Chun Wah TN23 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Gurkha Superstore TN23 5NH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Top Kapi TN23 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Happy family Chinese take way TN23 7SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Marlow Butchers TN23 5NU | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2023 |
| South Ashford Baptist Church TN23 4EY | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd TN23 4QD | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Princes International Supermarket TN23 7SR | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse TN23 7SH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mayhew Close (13); On or near Barn Platt (13); On or near Langholm Road (11); On or near Bond Road (10); On or near College Row (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- TN23 7QH: 38 addresses
- TN23 7UH: 7 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- TN23 7UJ: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barn Platt · Grantley Close · Musgrove · College Row · Langholm Road · Noakes Meadow · Rostrum Close · Bond Road · William Road · Scholars Way · Campus Court · Jemmett Road
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.