Ashford Demographic
Latest official statistics for Ashford
Ashford is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South East, home to 140,936 residents with a density of 243 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 19.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.7 years (1.0 above) the UK average.
Population140,936▲ 1,926 (1.4%)
Area581 km²
Density243
Median Age41.7+1.0 on UK avg age
Female72,67151.6%
Male68,26548.4%
Births1,4161.0%
Deaths1,2440.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 19.0%
Religion share in Ashford
Ethnic official statistics in Ashford
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 88% |
Asian | 5.8% |
Black | 2.6% |
Mixed | 2.2% |
Other Group | 1.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Ashford
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.3% |
Never Married | 33.1% |
Divorced | 9.4% |
Widowed | 6.1% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Ashford
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66.5% |
Private Rented | 17.7% |
Social Rented | 14% |
Shared Ownership | 1.7% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Ashford
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.3% |
Not Disabled | 82.8% |
Disabled Lot | 6.9% |
| Total | 100% |