Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

ASHFORD ROAD, TN29 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD ROAD, TN29 0AJ.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN29 0AJ — age 45, 75% ownership, 12% 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN29 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashford Road, 1.3km from Ivychurch in Folkestone and Hythe. Administratively it sits within Romney Marsh ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, TN29 0AJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% 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 TN29 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00124606 (shared with 28 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 TN29 0AJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)6.8 km
  • Ham Street7.8 km
  • Rye13.4 km