Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

WEST STREET, TN26 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, TN26 1EX.

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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

TN26 1EX is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 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 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 1.0km from Hothfield in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.

For families considering a move, TN26 1EX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 1EX 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 1EX. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 293,333

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hothfield Post Office1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pluckley4.1 km
  • Charing4.3 km
  • Ashford International5.8 km