Postcode report
TN23 6ZU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Ashford
About TN23 6ZU: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN23 6ZU is a postcode in Roman, Ashford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN23 6ZU, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN23 6ZU are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 TN23 6ZU is based on Ashford 005 Census 2021. It covers 12,105 residents, 3,419 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 21% 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 3/10.
For property prices near TN23 6ZU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £353k from 13 rolling sales, up 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN23 6ZU can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN23 6ZU 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 TN23 6ZU 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 TN23 6ZU
Is TN23 6ZU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% 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 TN23 6ZU?
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 TN23 6ZU?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TN23 6ZU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TN23 6ZU?
LocaleIQ matched TN23 6ZU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN23 6ZU?
The latest median sold price is £353k based on 13 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN23 6ZU?
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.