Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

PARK DRIVE, TN26 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK DRIVE, TN26 1DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

268

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TN26 1DR's 70% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TN26 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Drive, 0.3km from Hothfield in Hothfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00121801 (shared with 16 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 1DR. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TN26 1DR has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Goldwyn School

Outstanding191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hothfield Post Office0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashford International4.7 km
  • Ashford International4.8 km
  • Ashford International4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.4 km
  • School0.4 km