TN26 1AW 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00121802 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDSTONE ROAD, TN26 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, TN26 1AW.
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 1AW — age 43, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN26 1AW. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN26 1AW has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hothfield Service Station0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Ashford North0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Woolpack Beefeater0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Yellow Fisherman0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charing3.5 km
- Pluckley5.8 km
- Ashford International5.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
- Cades Road0.5 km
- Cades Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TN261AW · Data under Open Government Licence