Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

CHEQUERS GREEN, TN26 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEQUERS GREEN, TN26 1AY.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TN26 1AY's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £832k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £832k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

TN26 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Chequers Green, 0.5km from Shadoxhurst in Shadoxhurst. Administratively it sits within Weald South ward and the Ashford constituency.

For serious buyers, TN26 1AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £832k, up 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN26 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00122044 (shared with 17 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 1AY. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 739,000

10 sales · Mean £ 748,099

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

TN26 1AY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Head0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ham Street5.3 km
  • Ashford International5.5 km
  • Ashford International5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Farm Close0.1 km
  • Park Farm Close0.1 km
  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Church Lane0.4 km