Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

SCHOOL ROAD, TN26 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, TN26 1HA.

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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 1HA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Road, 0.1km from Hothfield in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.

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 £260k. 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 1HA 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 1HA. 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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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

Terraced

£ 241,250

4 sales · Mean £ 233,500

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

TN26 1HA 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hothfield Post Office0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charing4.5 km
  • Ashford International5.0 km
  • Ashford International5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.0 km
  • School0.1 km
  • School Road0.2 km
  • School Road0.2 km