Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

BELL LANE, TN12 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, TN12 0BA.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN12 0BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN12 0BA combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£404k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

TN12 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Bell Lane, 0.3km from Staplehurst in Staplehurst. Administratively it sits within Staplehurst ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN12, TN12 0BA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TN12 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00123906 (shared with 9 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 TN12 0BA. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

7 sales · Mean £ 362,071

Detached

£ 351,250

2 sales · Mean £ 351,250

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

TN12 0BA has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Robbery2

school Local Schools

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Staplehurst School

Good376 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Blakemore Retail (Spar)0.2 km
  • ESSO Rontec / Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Henhurst Farm Shop0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Made By Kent0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Head0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bleu Steakhouse0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Jumeira0.2 km
  • Kin Coffee0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chequers Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Happy Valley0.2 km
  • Zen Wok0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staplehurst1.5 km
  • Marden4.4 km
  • Headcorn5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Pinnock Lane0.4 km