Overview for Headcorn Road, ASHFORD, TN27 8JW

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 Headcorn Road, ASHFORD, TN27 8JW

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

Roadworks near TN27 8JW

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
9
Completed
0
Cancelled
3

Road Safety near TN27 8JW

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Headcorn Road, TN27 8JW that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TN27 8JW

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Ashford and nearby Videos From YouTube

Autumn in Hamstreet woods 2019

Beautiful Autumnal colours from the woods.

Channel: Drone perspective (View Channel)

Published: 17 Nov 2019

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

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

Kent Police

Biddenden Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023
4
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
3
Dec 2023
1
Other Theft
Jan 2024
3
Dec 2023

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 Headcorn Road, TN27 8JW

GATE HOUSE HEADCORN ROAD, TN27 8JW
30 Nov 2018
£875,000
ROSEDENE HEADCORN ROAD, TN27 8JW
27 Jun 2018
£420,000
ROSEDENE HEADCORN ROAD, TN27 8JW
2 Sep 2014
£250,000
ROSEDENE HEADCORN ROAD, TN27 8JW
6 Jan 2012
£215,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for TN27 8JW

Latitude
51.1274
Longitude
0.646146

Residents at TN27 8JW

Households
6
Male
9
Female
6
People per Household
2.50

Sunrise and Sunset at TN27 8JW

Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TN27 8JW is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.68%
Cloudy72.24%
Rain10.74%
Windy5.11%
Other0.23%

Population

Ashford
130,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at TN27 8JW

Active
2
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for TN27 8JW

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

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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