TN26 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Godinton Lane, 0.9km from Potters Corner in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.
For families considering a move, TN26 1DP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k, up 1.5% year-on-year. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00121800 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GODINTON LANE, TN26 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODINTON LANE, TN26 1DP.
307
50
£ 45,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN26 1DP combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£690k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN26 1DP. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 690,000
2 sales · Mean £ 690,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
TN26 1DP has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Repton Manor Primary School
Godinton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hare and Hounds Public House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Godinton House Preservation Trust1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashford International3.2 km
- Ashford International3.3 km
- Ashford International3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hare and Hounds0.3 km
- Hare and Hounds0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TN261DP · Data under Open Government Licence