Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

MOUNTS LANE, TN17 4NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTS LANE, TN17 4NX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

398

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN17 4NX — age 53, 81% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TN17 4NX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mounts Lane, 0.9km from Strood in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Rolvenden & Tenterden West ward and the Ashford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN17, TN17 4NX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN17 4NX are sourced from Output Area E00121892 (shared with 22 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 TN17 4NX. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

3 sales · Mean £ 465,333

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

TN17 4NX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Rolvenden Primary School

Good90 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)11.8 km
  • Rye12.3 km
  • Headcorn12.9 km