Postcode report
Is TN12 0AY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TN12 0AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN12 0AY is a postcode in Staplehurst, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN12 0AY, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN12 0AY are health and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TN12 0AY is based on Maidstone 019 Census 2021. It covers 6,693 residents, 281 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near TN12 0AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £295k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN12 0AY can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN12 0AY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near TN12 0AY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about TN12 0AY
Is TN12 0AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TN12 0AY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TN12 0AY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN12 0AY?
LocaleIQ matched TN12 0AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN12 0AY?
The latest median sold price is £295k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN12 0AY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.