Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

MEADOW VIEW, TN26 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW VIEW, TN26 1DW.

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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

TN26 1DW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow View, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 1DW 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 1DW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

2 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

TN26 1DW has low crime rates — 40 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 behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences8
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 Office0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charing4.8 km
  • Ashford International4.9 km
  • Pluckley5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.3 km
  • School0.4 km