Living in TN25, Ashford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TN25 in Ashford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- The average sold price in Ashford is £347,562 (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).
- Prices across Ashford are up 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 6 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of TN25 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Ashford pays £2,410 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 18 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Ashford: £347,562, up 1.4% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in TN25 →
See where TN25 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in Ashford: £2,410 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| Willesborough Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Willesborough Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Mersham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Smeeth Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| Caldecott Foundation School | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
5 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 25.7% |
| Professional occupations | 20.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.1% |
| Skilled trades | 9.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
18 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TN25 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Ashford's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of TN25. The nearest, Ashford Medical Partnership, has 38,217 registered patients and 3,680 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Medical Partnership | 1.6 mi | 38,217 | 3,680 |
Nearest A&E: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, where 72.5% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust at 52.7%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Ashford pays £2,410 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.3% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Ashford, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,941 | +5.0% |
| 2022-23 | £2,000 | +3.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,101 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,202 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,311 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,410 | +4.3% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Ashford, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about TN25
What is the average house price in TN25?
The average sold price in Ashford is £347,562 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TN25?
Prices in Ashford are up 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in TN25?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central TN25, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TN25?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN25 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TN25 at risk of flooding?
Central TN25 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TN25 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 18 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TN25 safe?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN25 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Want the full picture for a specific property?
This page covers TN25 as a whole. For sold price history, EPC rating, exact-address crime and flood risk, school catchment areas and 30+ other checks on one specific property, search its full postcode.