TN26 3BL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TN26) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3BL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case TN which means Tonbridge.
Postal District. In our case TN26.
Postal Sector. In our case TN26 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.

The regional mail center for the post area TN is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the TN26 3BL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WOODCHURCH SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TN26 3BL postcode have the street address of Forgefield

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TN26 3BL postcode is home to a bustling 53 residents!

It is situated within the post town of ASHFORD within the old postal county of Kent.

TN26 3BL is within the village of Bethersden.

The TN26 3BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TN26 3BL are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.

Most properties in TN26 3BL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for TN26 3BL

Latitude	51.1280007379
Longitude	0.754438723031

Ordnance Survey Maps for TN26 3BL

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 137 Ashford	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 189 Ashford & Romsey Marsh	Check Price on Amazon

Weather Forecast for TN26 3BL

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	WSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	WSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	WSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	2.00%	SW 9 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	7.00%	S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	11.00%	S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	15.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	SE 7 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	15.00%	S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	49.00%	SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	36.00%	SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	S 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TN26 3BL Postcode?

Download Speeds For TN26 3BL

Average Mbps	88.100
Median Mbps	70.400
Maximum Mbps	593.000

TN26 3BL has an average download speed of 88.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

762 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

60% of postcodes (706,693) have slower broadband speeds.

40% of postcodes (477,186) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For TN26 3BL

Average Mbps	14.800
Median Mbps	15.400
Maximum Mbps	39.000

TN26 3BL has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.

36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of TN26 3BL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Bethersden Primary School

Address: Bethersden Primary School, School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH

Distance: 0.18 miles

School Website

Contact: 01233820479

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near TN26 3BL

SINGLETON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 10 THE SINGLETON CENTRE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GR

Distance: 3.77 miles

Contact: :

JADE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 30 PARKFIELD HOUSE, LOUDON WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 3JJ

Distance: 4.40 miles

Contact: :

BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: ST. STEPHENS WALK, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5AQ

Distance: 4.46 miles

Contact: :

BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: ST. STEPHENS WALK, ASHFORD, TN23 5AQ

Distance: 4.46 miles

Contact: :

REPTON DENTAL STUDIO

Address: 26 CEDAR PARADE, REPTON AVENUE, ASHFORD, TN23 3TE

Distance: 4.85 miles

Contact: :

EASY SMILE (THE CELLARS)

Address: 3 HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, KENT, TN30 6BN

Distance: 4.98 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near TN26 3BL

LLOYDSPHARMACY

Address: 4A THE SINGLETON CENTRE, SINGLETON HILL, SINGLETON, ASHFORD, TN23 5GR

Distance: 3.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 635355

WELL

Address: 5 BROOKFIELD COURT, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5ER

Distance: 4.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 622245

KAMSONS PHARMACY

Address: ST. STEPHENS HEALTH CENTRE, ST. STEPHENS WALK, STANHOPE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5AQ

Distance: 4.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 614670

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: PARK FARM, MOATFIELD MEADOW, ROMNEY MARSH RD, KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, TN23 3LU

Distance: 4.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 363205

DELMERGATE LIMITED

Address: UNIT 1 & 2 CEDAR PARADE, REPTON AVENUE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 3TE

Distance: 4.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01634 843177

ASHWORTHS DISPENSING CHEMISTS

Address: 229 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, TN23 7SJ

Distance: 4.91 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 620710

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near TN26 3BL

LANSEYECARE LIMITED - SINGLETON

Address: 56 SWAFFER WAY, SINGLETON, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5JE

Distance: 3.40 miles

Contact: :

WILSON WILSON & HANCOCK (TENTERDEN)

Address: 7 HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, KENT, TN30 6BN

Distance: 4.98 miles

Contact: :

GOLD OPTICAL (TENTERDEN)

Address: 3-5 HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, TN30 6BN

Distance: 4.98 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS - TENTERDEN

Address: 59 HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, KENT, TN30 6BD

Distance: 5.09 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TENTERDEN)

Address: 72 HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, KENT, TN30 6AU

Distance: 5.09 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (ASHFORD)

Address: 36 COUNTY SQUARE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 1YD

Distance: 5.19 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near TN26 3BL

WOODCHURCH SURGERY

Address: FRONT ROAD, WOODCHURCH, ASHFORD, KENT, TN26 3SF

Distance: 3.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 860236

SINGLETON HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 10 THE SINGLETON CENTRE, ASHFORD, TN23 5GR

Distance: 3.77 miles

Contact: :

ST STEPHENS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: ST. STEPHENS WALK, ASHFORD, TN23 5AQ

Distance: 4.46 miles

Contact: :

ST STEPHENS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: ST STEPHENS WALK, ASHFORD, TN23 5AQ

Distance: 4.46 miles

Contact: :

ST STEPHENS HEALTH CENTRE

Address: ST. STEPHENS WALK, ASHFORD, TN23 5AQ

Distance: 4.46 miles

Contact: :

KINGSNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: ASHFORD ROAD, KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 3ED

Distance: 4.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01233 610140

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Transport Links near TN26 3BL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: TN26 3BL

Pluckley
Pluckley station, Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT
Distance: 3.10 miles
Driving Time: 4.25 minutes
Ashford International
Ashford International station, Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ
Distance: 6.98 miles
Driving Time: 11.38 minutes
Charing (Kent)
Charing station, Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA
Distance: 7.36 miles
Driving Time: 9.52 minutes
Ham Street
Ham Street station, Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU
Distance: 7.37 miles
Driving Time: 11.67 minutes
Headcorn
Headcorn station, Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD
Distance: 7.52 miles
Driving Time: 14.30 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near TN26 3BL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near TN26 3BL

M20 J9

Distance: 6.80 miles

Driving Time: 10.29 minutes

M20 J10

Distance: 9.23 miles

Driving Time: 12.76 minutes

M20 J10A

Distance: 9.70 miles

Driving Time: 13.21 minutes

M20 J11

Distance: 16.28 miles

Driving Time: 19.57 minutes

M20 J8

Distance: 16.83 miles

Driving Time: 21.80 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the TN26 3BL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Ashford Co Const
Member or Parliament	Damian Green
Contact Details	Contact Damian Green
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the TN26 3BL Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Ashford District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.

Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Ashford District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Ashford District at the following link Ashford District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Ashford District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Ashford District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TN26 3BL Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Kent County Council

House Sales in TN26 3BL

Yearly House Sales for TN26 3BL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£295,000	£295,000	£295,000	1
2013	£325,000	£230,000	£277,500	2
2014	£217,000	£305,000	£261,000	2
2017	£350,000	£270,000	£278,750	4
2018	£265,000	£295,000	£288,333	3
2019	£270,000	£325,000	£297,500	2
2021	£280,000	£330,000	£305,000	2
2023	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	1

Postcodes near the TN26 3BL Postcode

TN26 3WP TN26 3AS Ashford Road TN26 3AP Ashford Road TN26 3BN Chester Avenue TN26 3BW Chester Avenue TN26 3AQ Church Hill TN26 3AF Forge Hill TN26 3BT George Grove TN26 3AW Orchard Field TN26 3EB St. Margarets Place TN26 3AR The Dene TN26 3AD The Street TN26 3AG The Street

What Popular Supermarkets are near the TN26 3BL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near TN26 3BL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, Sir Bernard Paget Avenue, ASHFORD, TN23 3RT	7.72 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Waitrose
Waitrose, Sayers Lane, TENTERDEN, TN30 6BW	8.06 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Waitrose
Tesco, Smallhythe Road, TENTERDEN, TN30 7LN	8.55 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Tesco
Sainsburys, Simone Weil Avenue, ASHFORD, TN24 8YN	8.57 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the TN26 3BL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near TN26 3BL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 100, Ashford County Square, Ashford, TN23 1AE	5.18 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Unit 100, Ashford County Square
Eureka Leisure Park, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BN	5.56 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Eureka Leisure Park, Trinity Road
68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ	14.30 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to 68-70 Week Street
Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ	16.00 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TN26 3BL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, High Street, ASHFORD, TN24 8TE	5.37 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to McDonald's, High Street, ASHFORD, TN24 8TE
McDonald's, Eureka Leisure Park, ASHFORD, TN25 4BN	5.60 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to McDonald's, Eureka Leisure Park, ASHFORD, TN25 4BN
McDonald's, The Parade, Orbital Park, ASHFORD, TN24 0HT	6.12 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to McDonald's, The Parade, Orbital Park, ASHFORD, TN24 0HT
McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS	11.33 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS

KFC Restaurants near TN26 3BL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Beaver Road, ASHFORD, TN23 7ST	5.10 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to KFC Ashford - Beaver Road
KFC, High Street, ASHFORD, TN24 8TH	5.40 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to KFC Ashford - High Street
KFC, Stanford Intersection, HYTHE, CT21 4BL	12.75 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to KFC Junction 11 - M20 Services
KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS	14.07 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre
KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX	14.36 miles	Directions from TN26 3BL to KFC Maidstone - Week Street