TN26 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Hothfield in Hothfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Weald ward and the Ashford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TN26 1DX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00121799 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN26 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN26 1DX.
241
42
£ 45,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN26 1DX 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.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, TN26 1DX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN26 1DX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN26 1DX 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.
school Local Schools
Goldwyn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hothfield Post Office0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charing4.6 km
- Ashford International5.0 km
- Ashford International5.1 km
Bus Stops
- School0.1 km
- School0.1 km
- School Road0.3 km
- School Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN261DX · Data under Open Government Licence