Postcode TN23 5ES is located in an urban city, within the Stanhope ward of Ashford in the South East region, and forms part of the Washford & Stanhope area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washford & Stanhope is £50,914 per year. The nearest station is Ashford International, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Limes Park.
Washford & Stanhope has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Washford & Stanhope has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Washford & Stanhope is £50,914 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN23 5ES.
Washford & Stanhope near TN23 5ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashford International located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Limes Park | Small | Walking directions to Limes Park |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Stanhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £290,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £243,500 | £267 |
| Flats | 5 | £150,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £43,800 | £175,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £112,500 | £179,000 | £186,000 |
| 2018 | £138,250 | £198,000 | £192,500 |
| 2019 | £116,250 | £220,000 | £201,750 |
| 2020 | £139,000 | £236,250 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £213,000 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £238,000 | £251,250 |
| 2023 | £97,500 | £256,250 | £245,500 |
| 2024 | — | £282,500 | £242,500 |
| 2025 | £150,000 | — | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £145,000 | — | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £67 | £163 | £184 |
| 2017 | £199 | £187 | £185 |
| 2018 | £214 | £178 | £195 |
| 2019 | £186 | £252 | £200 |
| 2020 | £221 | £218 | £216 |
| 2021 | £212 | £181 | £223 |
| 2022 | £236 | £246 | £254 |
| 2023 | £189 | £260 | £250 |
| 2024 | — | £271 | £259 |
| 2025 | £188 | — | £270 |
| 2026 | £245 | — | £242 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN23 5ES.
In the TN23 5ES postcode area, located within Washford & Stanhope, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN23 5ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 Stanhope Road, Stanhope, Ashford, TN23 5EW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Stanhope Mini Market | Hever Gardens, Ashford, TN23 5TS | Walking directions to Stanhope Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Beaver Lane, Ashford, TN23 5NU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Bungalow Store | Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LT | Walking directions to Bungalow Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bavishna Convenience Store | Knock Road, Ashford, TN23 6JA | Walking directions to Bavishna Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Ashford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TN23 5ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brendan Chilton
Stanhope - Elected 4 May 2023
Sojan Joseph
Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TN23 5ES records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TN23 5ES in Washford & Stanhope is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TN23 5ES, including Beaver Green Primary School (Good), The John Wallis Church of England Academy (Good) and St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TN23 5ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering TN23 5ES is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brendan Chilton (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.