Thomas Close Ashford
9 addresses across 1 postcode (TN23), about 30 m long. USRN 1303359.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7).
- 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 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 41 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 Kingsnorth Medical Practice, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (6); 1991-1995 (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
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 (55% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- BEAVER HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Former Concorde House (Rigden Rd & Austin Road), Ashford, permissioned (100 m)
- K College, Jemmett Road, Ashford, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Ashford South Primary School, not permissioned (880 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN23 6HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ham Street 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Wye 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsnorth Road Post Office South Ashford | 80 m |
| Car parks | Ashford International Station Car Park E | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 50.1 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 73.5 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsnorth Medical Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashworth's Dispensing Chemist | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beaconsfield Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bungalow Store Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,060 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2,930 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaver Field Allotment 2,230 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.7 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 km (0.6 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 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Joy Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bridewell Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Singleton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Colemans' Kitchen Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Collier's Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.8 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 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 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 | 640 m (0.4 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 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Stour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The North School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Akshna Fried Chicken TN23 6HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Southtons Fitness TN23 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Top Kapi TN23 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Gurkha Superstore TN23 5NH | Retailers - other | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Chun Wah TN23 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Cherrytree Nursery School TN23 6NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| One Stop TN23 5NH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Beaver Inn TN23 7SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Joe Fagg Community Centre TN23 5RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Farrow Court TN23 5FT | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Kent County Council Southfields TN23 5RW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Marino's Fish Bar TN23 7SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Bungalow Stores TN23 6LT | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| S.B.E Ltd, Units A1-A2 Beaver Business Park TN23 7SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse TN23 7SH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beaver Court (33); On or near Hampden Road (15); On or near Poncia Road (9); On or near St Stephen'S Mews (7); On or near Hampden Mews (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
- TN23 6HA: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Austin Road · Hampden Road · Concorde Mews · Knock Road · Austin Road · Cade Road · Poncia Road · St Stephens Mews · Mortimer Close · Denness Road · Beaver Court · Rigden 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.