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Ash & Wingham

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About

The Ash & Wingham area lies within the Dover District, characterised by a mix of agricultural land and residential settlements. The landscape is primarily rural, with the villages of Ash and Wingham serving as local centres. The area is defined by its position near the Little Stour river, which influences the surrounding farmland and green spaces. Road connections provide access to larger towns, while the overall setting remains quiet and removed from the coast.

A notable local landmark is the historic Wingham College, a collection of medieval buildings at the village's heart. The area's economy has long been connected to farming and horticulture, with arable fields dominating the views between the communities. Several small waterways and drainage channels cross the land, supporting the agricultural character. The settlements themselves feature traditional Kentish architecture, including timber-framed houses and weatherboarded buildings.

Area overview

On average Ash & Wingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ash & Wingham is £59,052 per year. There are 5 schools in Ash & Wingham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ash & Wingham is home to around 7,246 people, with a population density of about 110.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ash & Wingham Population
7,246
Population density
110.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.25(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-21%)
Other theft
4(-28%)
Public order
1.93(-68%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,699
92.43%
Other White
196
2.7%
Indian
53
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.59%
Other
39
0.54%
Total population: 7,248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,186
35.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
17.19%
No qualifications
940
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
879
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
537
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 6,098

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,321
43.93%
Owns with a mortgage
871
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
11.54%
Social rents from council
198
6.58%
Other social rented
152
5.05%
Total households: 3,007

Property prices in Ash & Wingham

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Ash & Wingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,500 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ash & Wingham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ash & Wingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£505,000
Flats1£197,500
Semi-Detached19£365,000
Terraced18£277,500

10 years median price trend in Ash & Wingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ash & Wingham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.