Simon's Avenue Ashford
45 addresses across 3 postcodes (TN23), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1301079.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 10, D: 9, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 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 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsnorth Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 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
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1930-1949 (4); 2015 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 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 (76% of about 790 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): ART71-ART/11/00347.
- 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 (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Former Concorde House (Rigden Rd & Austin Road), Ashford, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Ashford South Primary School, not permissioned (710 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 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 5BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TN23 5AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| TN23 5BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 48 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 5AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN23 5BD | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| TN23 5BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ham Street 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Wye 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Watermead Close South Ashford | 130 m |
| Car parks | Ashford International Station Multi-Storey Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| 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 | 49.8 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 72.9 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsnorth Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beaconsfield Dental Practice | 160 m |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ashford Stanhope Square Cashzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3,760 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cryol Road Allotment 2,910 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British roadside settlement and World War II pillbox immediately east of Westhawk Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Romano-British roadside settlement and World War II pillbox immediately east of Westhawk Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Godinton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bridewell Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Joy Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Singleton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Colemans' Kitchen Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Collier's Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 45 |
2 of the street's 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kent Autistic Trust TN23 5NX | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Goldwyn Plus Education Studios TN23 5NX | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Marlow Butchers TN23 5NU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2023 |
| South Ashford Baptist Church TN23 4EY | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Kent County Council Southfields TN23 5RW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Stanhope Community Hub TN23 5TH | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Friends of Beaver Green School TN23 5DA | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Nourish Beaver Green Community Primary School TN23 5DA | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Premier Education TN23 5DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Top Kapi TN23 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Kiddie Kapers Nursery TN23 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Gurkha Superstore TN23 5NH | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Farrow Court TN23 5FT | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Chun Wah TN23 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Mar 2026 |
| One Stop TN23 5NH | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Adisham Gardens (13); On or near Steddy Close (13); On or near Athol Road (10); On or near Watermead Close (10); On or near Cryol Place (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 5BH: 42 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- TN23 5AS: 2 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- TN23 5BD: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Watermead Close · Dean's Walk · Montfort Close · Elm Place · St Francis Court · Cryol Road · Arcon Road · St. Lukes Court · Cryol Place · Steddy Close · Athol Road · St Barnabas Close
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.