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TN23 5SZ

Stanhope Road

Norman

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Overview

Postcode TN23 5SZ is located in an urban city, within the Norman ward of Ashford in the South East region, and forms part of the Park Farm area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park Farm is £64,687 per year. The nearest station is Ashford International, about 1.1 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Park Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Park Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Park Farm is £64,687 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN23 5SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Park Farm near TN23 5SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashford International located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN23 5SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLimes ParkSmallWalking directions to Limes Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
2,115.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
223.82(+2705%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.53(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.3(+33%)
Other theft
14.42(+157%)
Public order
12.54(+107%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
86.09%
Other Asian
17
5.63%
Other White
12
3.97%
Caribbean
6
1.99%
Other Black
2
0.66%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
26.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
18.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.07%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
50%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.03%
Social rents from council
12
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Norman

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £294K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Norman area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norman over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£395,000£355
Semi-Detached9£265,000£355
Terraced21£240,000£293
Flats1£135,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norman

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norman.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,875£201,000£181,250
2017£280,000£225,500£180,000
2018£270,000£236,500£193,750
2019£260,000£251,500£210,000
2020£320,000£260,000£200,000
2021£324,000£260,000£218,500
2022£280,000£280,500£255,000
2023£210,000£307,500£260,000
2024£375,000£270,000£245,000
2025£395,000£300,000£245,000
2026£262,500£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norman.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norman.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£252£221
2017£300£258£235
2018£301£266£258
2019£317£262£249
2020£283£254£249
2021£283£299£284
2022£499£351£306
2023£301£299
2024£276£358£299
2025£355£322£283
2026£353£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norman.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norman in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN23 5SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN23 5SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202510, Elham Court, Matfield Close, Ashford, TN23 5FEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
10 Sept 2025156, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000
12 May 2025156, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£191,000
10 Dec 20258, Bramley Gardens, Ashford, TN23 6GYDetachedFreehold£270,000
08 Dec 20253, Bramley Gardens, Ashford, TN23 6GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the TN23 5SZ postcode area, located within Park Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN23 5SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughThe John Wallis Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, AshfordAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryBeaver Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN23 5SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN23 5SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBungalow StoreKingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LTWalking directions to Bungalow Store
0.2 miBavishna Convenience StoreKnock Road, Ashford, TN23 6JAWalking directions to Bavishna Convenience Store
0.3 miMorrisons Daily2 Stanhope Road, Stanhope, Ashford, TN23 5EWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miCostcutterBeaver Lane, Ashford, TN23 5NUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miStanhope Mini MarketHever Gardens, Ashford, TN23 5TSWalking directions to Stanhope Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN23 5SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jo Gambling

Norman - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sojan Joseph

Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictAshfordE07000105
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfordE14001069
WardNormanE05011761
ParishAshford, unparished areaE43000287
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park FarmE02005004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ashford 009AE01024001
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TN23 5SZ

Is TN23 5SZ (Park Farm) safe?

The area around TN23 5SZ records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TN23 5SZ?

The median sale price around TN23 5SZ in Park Farm is £255,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN23 5SZ?

There are 7 schools close to TN23 5SZ, including The John Wallis Church of England Academy (Good), St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford (Requires improvement) and Beaver Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TN23 5SZ?

TN23 5SZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,994 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN23 5SZ (Park Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering TN23 5SZ is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Gambling (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.