Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

TN26 2QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN26 2QL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

439

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN26 2QL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, TN26 2QL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £385k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TN26 2QL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Snave in Folkestone and Hythe. Administratively it sits within Walland & Denge Marsh ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £385k. 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 2QL are sourced from Output Area E00124600 (shared with 29 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 2QL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,500

2 sales · Mean £ 352,500

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ham Street2.8 km
  • Appledore (Kent)3.7 km
  • Ashford International11.1 km