Postcode report
Is TN12 9DW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TN12 9DW: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN12 9DW is a postcode in Marden & Yalding, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN12 9DW, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN12 9DW are schools and education and health, while housing 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 9DW is based on Maidstone 018 Census 2021. It covers 7,873 residents, 128 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 11% 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 6/10.
For property prices near TN12 9DW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £295k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN12 9DW 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 9DW 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.
Local change around TN12 9DW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TN12 9DW
Is TN12 9DW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 27% 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 9DW?
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 9DW?
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 9DW?
LocaleIQ matched TN12 9DW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN12 9DW?
The latest median sold price is £295k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN12 9DW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.