Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

OLD RECTORY LANE, TN12 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY LANE, TN12 0AF.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /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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Index Insight: TN12 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TN12 0AF's 63% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN12 0AF is a sought-after residential area on Old Rectory Lane, 0.3km from Staplehurst in Staplehurst. Administratively it sits within Staplehurst ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, TN12 0AF is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TN12 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00123904 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN12 0AF. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TN12 0AF has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Robbery2

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Staplehurst School

Good376 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Blakemore Retail (Spar)0.3 km
  • ESSO Rontec / Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Henhurst Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Made By Kent0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Head0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bleu Steakhouse0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Jumeira0.3 km
  • Kin Coffee0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chequers Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Happy Valley0.3 km
  • Zen Wok0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staplehurst1.6 km
  • Marden4.6 km
  • Headcorn5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Pinnock Lane0.3 km
  • Pinnock Lane0.4 km