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TN27 9AZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate3.3/10

Anti Social BehaviourViolence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend +57% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 6.7/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10England
Median sold price£532kTN27 sample - 48 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Maidstone
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area95.1%Average for Maidstone90.3%
Significant presencewhite other, white irish, white gypsy
Immediate area5.1%Average for Maidstone7.6%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area54.2%Average for Maidstone50.3%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area124Average for Maidstone1,881
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area57%Average for Maidstone58.2%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area73%Average for Maidstone69.6%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area85.2%Average for Maidstone81.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied73% dominant

Owned73%
Private rent14%
Social rent10.7%

Some well-rated schools nearby 1 within 1 mile

Planning & local change

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Limited local change nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks2street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About TN27 9AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change

TN27 9AZ is a postcode in Headcorn & Sutton Valence, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN27 9AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around TN27 9AZ are health and safety, 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 TN27 9AZ is based on Maidstone 017 Census 2021. It covers 7,502 residents, 124 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% 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 7/10.

For property prices near TN27 9AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £532k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near TN27 9AZ 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 TN27 9AZ 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.

Local change around TN27 9AZ 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 TN27 9AZ

Is TN27 9AZ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% 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 TN27 9AZ?

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 TN27 9AZ?

1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for TN27 9AZ?

LocaleIQ matched TN27 9AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in TN27 9AZ?

The latest median sold price is £532k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around TN27 9AZ?

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.