Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

BLACKBERRY LANE, TN27 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBERRY LANE, TN27 0BQ.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN27 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TN27 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TN27 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackberry Lane, 0.4km from Charing in Charing. Administratively it sits within Charing ward and the Ashford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN27, TN27 0BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN27 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00121780 (shared with 11 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 TN27 0BQ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

4 sales · Mean £ 418,748

Terraced

£ 465,000

2 sales · Mean £ 465,000

Detached

£ 435,000

2 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

TN27 0BQ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Charing Church of England Primary School

Good116 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Charing Farm Shop0.4 km
  • G, M & M Johns Family Butchers0.5 km
  • The Charing Stores0.4 km
  • Northdown Service Station0.9 km
  • Wady & Brett0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bookmakers Arms0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jasmine House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charing0.2 km
  • Pluckley6.3 km
  • Lenham6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Charing (Kent) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Charing (Kent) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km