Overview for Hamstreet Road, ASHFORD, TN26 2NU

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 Hamstreet Road, ASHFORD, TN26 2NU

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Ruckinge
in
Saxon Shore
within
Ashford
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near TN26 2NU

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
0
Completed
2
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near TN26 2NU

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Hamstreet Road, TN26 2NU that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TN26 2NU

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Ashford and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Published: 16 Mar 2022

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

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

Kent Police

Saxon Shore Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
3
Jan 2024
4
Other Crime
Feb 2024
2
Jan 2024
Criminal Damage/Arson
Feb 2024
1
Jan 2024

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency.

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

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Most Recent House Sales for Hamstreet Road, TN26 2NU

OAK HURST HAMSTREET ROAD, TN26 2NU
5 Dec 2016
£830,000
OAK HURST HAMSTREET ROAD, TN26 2NU
3 Dec 2008
£745,000
2 NORTH VIEW HAMSTREET ROAD, TN26 2NU
31 Jul 2007
£187,000
RANSLEY COTTAGE HAMSTREET ROAD, TN26 2NU
5 Jul 1996
£130,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for TN26 2NU

Latitude
51.065955
Longitude
0.888622

Residents at TN26 2NU

Households
9
Male
7
Female
12
People per Household
2.11

Sunrise and Sunset at TN26 2NU

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:59

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TN26 2NU is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.83%
Cloudy58.33%
Rain9.87%
Windy21.97%
Other0.00%

Population

Ashford
130,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at TN26 2NU

Active
None

Postcode Details for TN26 2NU

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
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