TN26 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maidstone Road, 0.1km from Tutt Hill in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.
For families considering a move, TN26 1AP represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00121802 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDSTONE ROAD, TN26 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, TN26 1AP.
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
No single demographic signal dominates TN26 1AP — age 43, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN26 1AP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
TN26 1AP 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
- Charing3.3 km
- Pluckley5.8 km
- Ashford International6.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Woolpack0.1 km
- The Woolpack0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TN261AP · Data under Open Government Licence