Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

BEECH DRIVE, TN26 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH DRIVE, TN26 1DS.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN26 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 61% social renting, TN26 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TN26 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Drive, 0.2km from Hothfield in Hothfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN26 1DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00121799 (shared with 10 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 1DS. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

TN26 1DS 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

school Local Schools

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Goldwyn School

Outstanding191 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hothfield Post Office0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charing4.8 km
  • Ashford International4.8 km
  • Ashford International4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.3 km
  • School0.3 km
  • School Road0.4 km
  • School Road0.4 km