Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

TN26 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN26 1ER.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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5/10
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4/10
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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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 50, TN26 1ER has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TN26 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Rippers Cross in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.

For families considering a move, TN26 1ER represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00121800 (shared with 20 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 1ER. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pluckley2.9 km
  • Charing5.4 km
  • Ashford International6.1 km