TN26 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £773k, down 34.2% year-on-year. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00121801 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, TN26 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, TN26 1EL.
268
47
£ 45,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN26 1EL combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£773k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 34.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN26 1EL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 773,750
4 sales · Mean £ 801,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
TN26 1EL has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Goldwyn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hothfield Post Office0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pluckley4.7 km
- Ashford International4.8 km
- Ashford International4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: TN261EL · Data under Open Government Licence