Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

TN26 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN26 1AB.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TN26 1AB's 64% ownership and 50-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

TN26 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hothfield in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.

For families considering a move, TN26 1AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TN26 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00121800 (shared with 20 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 TN26 1AB. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

TN26 1AB has low crime rates — 36 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 behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Goldwyn School

Outstanding191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hothfield Post Office0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashford International4.6 km
  • Ashford International4.7 km
  • Ashford International4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.5 km
  • School0.5 km