# Ashford TN26 Ashford's postcode district sits at the 56th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.1/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Over the five-year period, residential prices expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%, whilst rental yields demonstrated notably stronger performance at 7.8% CAGR. Population growth remained modest at 0.5% across the same timeframe. The district is categorised as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation currently, though underlying conditions may support future development. These metrics present a mixed profile: rental growth substantially outpacing capital appreciation, combined with negligible population expansion, warrants consideration by investors evaluating yield-focused strategies versus those prioritising capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 3.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Ashford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
100 planning applications submitted in TN26 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 10 change of use, 11 demolition.
- Variation of Condition 8 (material samples) of planning permission PA/2024/1354 for 1no. self-build dwelling with associated landscaping enhancements and parking provision; to allow for a very minor variation to the wording of the condition, removing the reference to specific materials, whilst still providing the Local Planning Authority full control over the acceptability of the proposed materials.Apr 2026 · pending
- Erection of a detached three bay car barn with home office above & the creation of a new driveway entrance to replace the existing.Mar 2026 · pending
- Replacement dwelling following demolition of existing. Two-storey car barn/store with room above following demolition of existing garage.Mar 2026 · pending
Ashford (TN26) common questions
Is Ashford up and coming?
Ashford (TN26) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 45% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ashford safe?
Ashford has a safety score of 63/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ashford?
The average property price in Ashford (TN26) is £337k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ashford?
The median monthly rent in Ashford (TN26) is £1,110 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ashford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ashford (TN24), Tenterden (TN30), New Romney (TN28), Ashford (TN27), Ashford (TN25). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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