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TN26 1AP

Downs West

Ashford

England / South East / Ashford / Charing, Pluckley & Challock / Downs West / TN26 1AP

Overview

Postcode TN26 1AP is located in a rural village, within the Downs West ward of Ashford in the South East region , and forms part of the Charing, Pluckley & Challock area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Charing (Kent) located about 2.0 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Charing, Pluckley & Challock has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Charing, Pluckley & Challock has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £45,600 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from TN26 1AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Charing, Pluckley & Challock near TN26 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Charing (Kent) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
193 per km²

Demographics

British
141
89.81%
Other Asian
4
2.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.55%
Other
2
1.27%
Chinese
2
1.27%
Total population: 157

Housing

Owns outright
31
49.21%
Owns with a mortgage
22
34.92%
Other forms of private rent
6
9.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
4.76%
Shared ownership
1
1.59%
Total households: 63

Property prices in Downs West

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£611,250
Semi-Detached6£423,500
Terraced2£510,000

10 years price trend in Downs West

Schools

In the TN26 1AP postcode area, located within Charing, Pluckley & Challock, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.