Overview for Christchurch Road, ASHFORD, TN23 7UZ

Introduction

Ashford is a town in the Ashford district, in the county of Kent, England. It lies on the River Great Stour at the southern or scarp edge of the North Downs, about 61 miles (98 km) southeast of central London and 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Folkestone by road. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 83,213. The name comes from the Old English æscet, indicating a ford near a clump of ash trees. It has been a market town since the Middle Ages, and a regular market continues to be held.

St Mary's Parish Church has been a local landmark since the 13th century, and expanded in the 15th. Today, the church functions in a dual role as a centre for worship and entertainment.

The arrival of the railways from the mid 19th century onwards, created a significant source of employment contributing to the town's growth as a rail hub at the centre of five distinct railway lines. The high speed rail line (HS1 High Speed 1) between London and the Channel Tunnel passes through Ashford's International Railway Station thus linking the town to Paris and other European destinations. The M20 motorway connects Ashford to the Channel Tunnel, the national motorway network (via the M25 Motorway) and to London (via the A20).

Ashford has been marked out for growth in several Government plans from the 1960s onwards. In the 1970s, the construction of a controversial four lane ring road together with the multi-storey Charter House building led to the destruction of significant parts of the old town although some areas were spared and preserved. Other changes in the last 40 years include the construction of the County Square shopping centre, the redevelopment of the Templer Barracks at Repton Park, the Finberry estate to the southeast, and the award-winning Ashford Designer Outlet.

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Summary for Christchurch Road, ASHFORD, TN23 7UZ

South East
This postcode is in the
Victoria
within
Ashford
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near TN23 7UZ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
4
In Progress
24
Completed
1
Cancelled
6

Road Safety near TN23 7UZ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Christchurch Road, TN23 7UZ that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TN23 7UZ

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Ashford and nearby Videos From YouTube

Wye Drone Footage

Drone footage of Wye in Kent.

Channel: Robert Hartley (View Channel)

Published: 30 May 2020

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Victoria neighbourhood.

Kent Police

Victoria Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
67
Dec 2023
66
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
32
Dec 2023
24
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
25
Dec 2023
54

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Ashford parliamentary constituency.

Ashford is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Damian Green (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Christchurch Road, TN23 7UZ

76 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, TN23 7UZ
25 Aug 2020
£270,000
80 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, TN23 7UZ
26 Apr 2019
£250,000
96 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, TN23 7UZ
19 Oct 2018
£231,000
120 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, TN23 7UZ
10 Apr 2017
£245,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for TN23 7UZ

Latitude
51.14158
Longitude
0.866729

Residents at TN23 7UZ

Households
24
Male
32
Female
22
People per Household
2.25

Sunrise and Sunset at TN23 7UZ

Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
18:26

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TN23 7UZ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.62%
Cloudy71.71%
Rain11.62%
Windy4.87%
Other0.18%

Population

Ashford
130,000

Deprivation Index

31.8 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at TN23 7UZ

Active
2
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for TN23 7UZ

Introduced
1 Dec 1994

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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