Postcode report
Is TN26 3ER a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TN26 3ER: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN26 3ER is a postcode in Weald Central, Ashford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN26 3ER, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN26 3ER are health and local prosperity, 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 TN26 3ER is based on Ashford 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,213 residents, 94 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 10% 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 4/10.
For property prices near TN26 3ER, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £565k from 36 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN26 3ER can compare 2 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 TN26 3ER by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 TN26 3ER; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about TN26 3ER
Is TN26 3ER a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 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 TN26 3ER?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TN26 3ER?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN26 3ER?
LocaleIQ matched TN26 3ER to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN26 3ER?
The latest median sold price is £565k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN26 3ER?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.