Is TN27 0BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, TN27 0BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TN27 0BJ?

The population for the TN27 0BJ area is approximately 605 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

TN27 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN27 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

605

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TN27 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN27 0BJ — age 43, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN27 0BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Charing Heath in Charing. Administratively it sits within Charing ward and the Ashford constituency.

For families considering a move, TN27 0BJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TN27 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00121783 (shared with 30 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 TN27 0BJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

TN27 0BJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Red Lion Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Charing1.9 km
Lenham5.1 km
Pluckley5.4 km