Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

KINGS CLOSE, TN26 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS CLOSE, TN26 1AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

283

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN26 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TN26 1AU's 58% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TN26 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Kings Close, 0.3km from Shadoxhurst in Shadoxhurst. Administratively it sits within Weald South ward and the Ashford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN26 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00122045 (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 TN26 1AU. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 299,995

5 sales · Mean £ 302,898

Detached

£ 494,997

8 sales · Mean £ 544,748

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TN26 1AU has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Head0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ham Street5.2 km
  • Ashford International5.8 km
  • Ashford International5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Head0.1 km
  • Kings Head0.1 km
  • Church Lane0.2 km
  • Church Lane0.2 km
  • Park Farm Close0.2 km