Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

FOREST COTTAGES, TN25 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST COTTAGES, TN25 4AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

TN25 4AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £649k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £649k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

home £649,384 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN25 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Forest Cottages, 0.9km from Challock in Challock. Administratively it sits within Downs West ward and the Ashford constituency.

For serious buyers, TN25 4AR is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £649k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN25 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00121797 (shared with 10 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 TN25 4AR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 680,000

17 sales · Mean £ 700,117

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 470,666

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

TN25 4AR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Challock Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Challock Post Office0.9 km
  • The Barn Shop (Challock) Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wye4.7 km
  • Charing6.7 km
  • Chilham7.0 km