Is TN26 3TE a safe place to live?

Yes, TN26 3TE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TN26 3TE?

The average property price in TN26 3TE is currently around £975k.

What is the population of TN26 3TE?

The population for the TN26 3TE area is approximately 575 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

TN26 3TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN26 3TE.

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Population

575

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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5/10

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2/10

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3/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TN26 3TE's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £975k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN26 3TE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.2km from Susan's Hill in Ashford. Administratively it sits within Weald South ward and the Ashford constituency.

For serious buyers, TN26 3TE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN26 3TE are sourced from Output Area E00122052 (shared with 44 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 3TE. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active

FT: 23%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 975,000

1 sales · Mean £ 975,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TN26 3TE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Appledore (Kent)7.3 km
Ham Street7.9 km
Pluckley8.7 km