TN26 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westwell Lane, 0.1km from Tutt Hill in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN26, TN26 1AJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, up 16.5% year-on-year. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00121802 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWELL LANE, TN26 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWELL LANE, TN26 1AJ.
156
43
£ 45,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
TN26 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 16.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN26 1AJ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 327,750
4 sales · Mean £ 331,375
Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
TN26 1AJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hothfield Service Station0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Ashford North0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Woolpack Beefeater0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Yellow Fisherman0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charing3.4 km
- Pluckley5.8 km
- Ashford International5.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Woolpack0.1 km
- The Woolpack0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TN261AJ · Data under Open Government Licence