Postcode Analysis Ashford, South East

ORCHARD ROAD, TN30 6ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, TN30 6ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

343

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TN30 6ED is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £436k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 47.6% year-on-year.

home £436,166 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN30 6ED is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Road, 0.4km from St Michaels in Tenterden. Administratively it sits within Tenterden St Michael's ward and the Ashford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN30, TN30 6ED offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 87% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, up 47.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN30 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00121900 (shared with 17 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 TN30 6ED. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 392,500

4 sales · Mean £ 392,500

Detached

£ 457,500

6 sales · Mean £ 532,833

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

TN30 6ED has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good153 pupils0.1 km
S

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement2089 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Shop Around The Clock0.9 km
  • St Michaels Post Office0.4 km
  • St Michaels Service Station0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Fat Ox0.9 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ruya Kitchen0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • TN30 Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Happy Valley0.3 km
  • St Michaels Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Star Kebab and Pizza0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Little Silver Country Hotel0.5 km
  • London Beach Golf Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pluckley8.9 km
  • Headcorn9.8 km
  • Appledore (Kent)10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shoreham Lane0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • Shoreham Lane0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The London Beach Hotel0.4 km