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TN27 0JL

Ashford Road

Charing

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Detailed insights for TN27 0JL

Overview

Postcode TN27 0JL is located in a rural town, within the Charing ward of Ashford in the South East region, and forms part of the Charing, Pluckley & Challock area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year. The nearest station is Charing (Kent), about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Charing, Pluckley & Challock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Charing, Pluckley & Challock has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from TN27 0JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Charing, Pluckley & Challock near TN27 0JL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN27 0JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Charing (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Charing (Kent)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
152 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.19(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.16(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.16(-9%)
Public order
4.29(-29%)
Other theft
4.29(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
93.75%
Other White
5
1.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.04%
Irish
3
1.04%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.27%
No qualifications
64
25.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
43.18%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.94%
Social rents from council
19
14.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.58%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Charing

Median price£437,500
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£317K – £695K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 (about £367 per square foot) in Charing area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,155,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£700,000£376
Semi-Detached8£416,250£356
Terraced8£290,000£398
Flats3£210,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charing

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£622,500£152,000£250,000£325,000
2017£565,000£136,000£340,000£361,500
2018£601,250£163,748£353,748£267,500
2019£460,000£375,000£335,000£246,250
2020£752,500£172,000£383,000£360,000
2021£625,000£169,325£364,000£310,000
2022£680,000£205,000£370,000£347,500
2023£580,000£170,000£338,000£352,500
2024£642,500£385,000£342,500
2025£685,000£210,000£416,250£295,000
2026£697,500£311,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charing.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£250£341
2017£298£191£267£281
2018£320£255£314£247
2019£351£491£288£285
2020£405£240£288£357
2021£325£316£316£405
2022£430£276£378£358
2023£418£281£346£436
2024£373£358£353
2025£365£227£359£387
2026£478£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charing.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charing in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN27 0JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN27 0JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20259, Moat Park House, Ashford Road, Ashford, TN27 0JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£417,500
31 Mar 20251, Millstone Meadow, Ashford Road, Ashford, TN27 0EQDetachedFreehold£700,000
25 Mar 20252, Millstone Meadow, Ashford Road, Ashford, TN27 0EQDetachedFreehold£625,000
17 Feb 20256, Blackberry Lane, Ashford, TN27 0BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
12 Feb 20261, Eliza Cottages, Old Ashford Road, Ashford, TN27 0JGTerracedFreehold£237,500

Schools

In the TN27 0JL postcode area, located within Charing, Pluckley & Challock, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN27 0JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCharing Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN27 0JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN27 0JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Charing StoresThe High Street, Charing, TN27 0HUWalking directions to The Charing Stores
0.3 miWady & Brett47 The High Street, Charing, TN27 0LSWalking directions to Wady & Brett

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 TN27 0JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Yvonne Janet Roden

Charing - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Katie Jane Lotte Lam

Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictAshfordE07000105
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeald of KentE14001570
WardCharingE05011749
ParishCharingE04012783
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charing, Pluckley & ChallockE02004997
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ashford 002AE01023985
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN27 0JL

Is TN27 0JL (Charing, Pluckley & Challock) safe?

The area around TN27 0JL records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TN27 0JL?

The median sale price around TN27 0JL in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £437,500 (about £367 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN27 0JL?

There is 1 school close to TN27 0JL, including Charing Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN27 0JL?

The closest station to TN27 0JL is Charing (Kent), about 449 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN27 0JL?

TN27 0JL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN27 0JL (Charing, Pluckley & Challock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering TN27 0JL is Katie Jane Lotte Lam (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yvonne Janet Roden (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.