Area Analysis Ashford, South East

TN26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TN26 postcode area.

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Population

12,283

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,780 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN26 combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£546k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £546k. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

home £546,464 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN26 is a postcode district in Ashford, South East, covering 506 active and 114 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TN26 (23%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes TN26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TN26 are around £546k, up 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TN26 at 174 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TN26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences875
Anti-social behaviour279
Criminal damage and arson241
Other theft197
Vehicle crime141

school Local Schools

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Bethersden Primary School

Good127 pupils
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High Halden Church of England Primary School

Good100 pupils
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Woodchurch Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils
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Hamstreet Primary Academy

Good282 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brook Farm B & B
  • Cottage Garden Yurt
  • Holiday Inn Ashford North
  • Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast
  • Snoad Hill Cottage Bed and Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bonny Cravat
  • Bull Inn
  • Chequers on the Green
  • Kings Head
  • Six Bells
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Chequer Tree Fishery
  • Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room
  • The Cosy Kettle Ltd
  • The Garden Restaurant
  • The Old Post Office Coffee Shop
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hamstreet Fish & Chips
  • The Yellow Fisherman
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bethersden Bootfair BBQ
  • Ham Street Wines Ltd
  • Appledore Village Stores
  • Bethersden Post Office & Stores
  • Bull Green Farm Shop
  • + 12 more