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TN17 4JJ

Tenterden Road

Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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Detailed insights for TN17 4JJ

Overview

Postcode TN17 4JJ is located in a rural village, within the Rolvenden & Tenterden West ward of Ashford in the South East region, and forms part of the Tenterden & Rolvenden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tenterden & Rolvenden is £52,496 per year. The nearest station is Headcorn, about 7.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Tenterden & Rolvenden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tenterden & Rolvenden has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.4%

Approximately 37.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Tenterden & Rolvenden is £52,496 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN17 4JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tenterden & Rolvenden near TN17 4JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headcorn located about 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
438.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.11(-56%)
Other theft
9.17(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-34%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(+14%)
Public order
3.53(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
97.81%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.62%
Other White
2
0.62%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.88%
No qualifications
51
20.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
31.3%
Owns outright
35
26.72%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.14%
Other social rented
8
6.11%
Shared ownership
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Rolvenden & Tenterden West

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£324K – £583K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Rolvenden & Tenterden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£755,000£395
Semi-Detached9£425,000£316
Terraced6£314,975£458
Flats2£160,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rolvenden & Tenterden West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£580,000£270,000£362,500
2017£510,000£335,000£247,000
2018£565,000£285,000£289,000
2019£580,000£312,500£285,000
2020£508,750£275,000£275,000
2021£692,000£312,500£380,000
2022£820,000£375,000£290,000
2023£850,000£387,500£420,000
2024£727,500£402,500£290,000
2025£795,000£343,750£314,975
2026£590,000£510,000£332,650
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368£344£377
2017£395£376£343
2018£391£302£303
2019£352£381£347
2020£338£360£300
2021£328£312£354
2022£380£498£411
2023£391£387£400
2024£468£398£480
2025£456£291£458
2026£373£419£436
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the TN17 4JJ postcode area, located within Tenterden & Rolvenden, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN17 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryRolvenden Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN17 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Guy Alexander Pullen

Rolvenden & Tenterden West - Elected 25 Sept 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Katie Jane Lotte Lam

Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictAshfordE07000105
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeald of KentE14001570
ParishRolvendenE04004852
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tenterden & RolvendenE02005008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ashford 013BE01024010
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN17 4JJ

Is TN17 4JJ (Tenterden & Rolvenden) safe?

The area around TN17 4JJ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near TN17 4JJ?

The median sale price around TN17 4JJ in Tenterden & Rolvenden is £425,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN17 4JJ?

There is 1 school close to TN17 4JJ, including Rolvenden Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TN17 4JJ?

TN17 4JJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN17 4JJ (Tenterden & Rolvenden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering TN17 4JJ is Katie Jane Lotte Lam (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Guy Alexander Pullen (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.