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 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year. The nearest station is Charing (Kent) located about 2.0 miles away.
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.
Charing, Pluckley & Challock has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from TN26 1AP.
Charing, Pluckley & Challock near TN26 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Charing (Kent) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,001 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £610,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £291,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downs West
In the TN26 1AP postcode area, located within Charing, Pluckley & Challock, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Ashford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TN26 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Larry Krause
Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023
Katie Jane Lotte Lam
Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.