Living in Ashford
Ashford is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 127,527 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 31%, #116 of 378), early retirees (top 34%, #131 of 387), nature lovers (top 35%, #134 of 388).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 53 min and sets around 15:52; in late June it sets around 21:16.
How Ashford ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #206 of 378 | #47 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #297 of 387 | #32 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #290 of 378 | #52 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #264 of 378 | #50 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #116 of 378 | #37 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #152 of 378 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #131 of 387 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #200 of 368 | #44 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #195 of 367 | #45 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #163 of 362 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #300 of 387 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #173 of 368 | #36 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #252 of 361 | #55 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #163 of 354 | #37 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #293 of 378 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #298 of 388 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 54 | #209 of 363 | #49 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #176 of 387 | #45 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #150 of 378 | #45 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #134 of 388 | #16 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #140 of 388 | #19 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #208 of 388 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #97 of 388 | #17 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #203 of 388 | #49 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #178 of 388 | #37 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #139 of 209 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #135 of 388 | #24 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #260 of 368 | #48 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shepway 21 km
- Canterbury 25 km
- Swale 25 km
- Maidstone 27 km
- Dover 33 km
- Medway 35 km
- Hastings 37 km
- Tonbridge and Malling 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.