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About

Ashford Central is the main commercial and transport hub of Ashford, Kent. The area is anchored by the Ashford International railway station, providing high-speed connections to London and Europe. The town centre features a mix of retail outlets, restaurants, and services, with the County Square shopping centre as a focal point. Residential properties range from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to different lifestyles.

The area is well-served by amenities, including schools, healthcare facilities, and leisure options like the Ashford Leisure Centre. Green spaces such as Victoria Park offer recreational opportunities. Ashford Central’s connectivity and convenience make it a practical base for commuters and families. Development projects continue to shape the area, balancing growth with local needs.

Area overview

On average Ashford Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashford Central is £45,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Ashford Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashford Central Population
12,105
Population density
3,418.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,326
68.78%
Other Asian
962
7.95%
Other White
868
7.17%
African
456
3.77%
Indian
270
2.23%
Total population: 12,105

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,498
30.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,287
25.96%
Owns outright
947
19.1%
Social rents from council
591
11.92%
Other social rented
424
8.55%
Total households: 4,958

Property prices in Ashford Central

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £278,500 in Ashford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashford Central 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 Ashford Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£425,000
Flats29£197,000
Semi-Detached40£295,500
Terraced64£270,000

10 years median price trend in Ashford Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashford Central.

All postcodes in Ashford Central

TN248TT

New Street

TN236ZU

Tannery Lane

TN231HU

Dover Place

TN231LQ

Apsley Street

TN234AN

Leacon Road

TN234NR

Banks Road

TN239TP

Tannery Lane

TN237XD

Christchurch Road

TN237QH

Mayhew Close

TN237UR

Francis Road

TN239YD

Tannery Lane

TN248AY

Croft Road

TN240US

Billington Grove

TN248BJ

Mabledon Avenue

TN248DP

Mill Court

TN248LG

North Street

TN239EQ

Tannery Lane

TN239EZ

Ashford Central

TN239SH

Tannery Lane

TN239SJ

Tannery Lane

TN239TA

Tannery Lane

TN231JF

Ashford Central

TN231PJ

Station Road

TN237HG

Ashford Central

TN234NJ

Langholm Road

TN237AH

George Street

TN237HE

Ashford Central

TN237TF

Torrington Road

TN237TU

Whitfeld Road

TN237XA

Christchurch Road

TN239YA

Tannery Lane

TN240PF

New Town Green

TN240XT

Ellson Way

TN248DL

Miller Close

TN248NN

Blue Line Lane

TN248PL

Ashford Central

TN248PN

Ashford Central

TN248YF

Henwood

TN239EB

Tannery Lane

TN239SL

Tannery Lane

TN231QT

Norwood Street

TN237SG

Ashford Central

TN237TB

Torrington Road

TN237TD

Torrington Road

TN237TG

Rugby Gardens

TN237UG

Bond Road

TN239AQ

Tannery Lane

TN239UT

Tannery Lane

TN240TY

Hunter Avenue

TN248NH

Kent Avenue

TN239ST

Tannery Lane

TN239SU

Tannery Lane

TN231DA

Bank Street

TN231PH

Station Road

TN231QL

Ashford Central

TN234NL

Langholm Road

TN237HJ

Ashford Central

TN248DE

Henwood

TN248LY

Albert Road

TN248NG

Edinburgh Road

TN248PP

Ashford Central

TN239TF

Tannery Lane

TN231PL

Tannery Lane

TN231RF

Queen Street

TN231RQ

Church Road

TN237TW

Providence Street

TN239YF

Ashford Central

TN240PR

Beazley Court

TN239DU

Tannery Lane

TN231YB

Middle Street

TN234QH

Hillbrow Road

TN237XE

Christchurch Road

TN237SJ

Ashford Central

TN237SY

Lower Denmark Road

TN237TH

Riversdale Road

TN239UL

Ashford Central

TN239WA

Tannery Lane

TN240DY

Orion Way

TN248NB

Sussex Avenue

TN239TG

Tannery Lane

TN231AU

Bank Street

TN231DQ

Bank Street

TN231YA

Ashford Central

TN234AR

Gasworks Lane

TN237UJ

Bond Road

TN239ZY

Tannery Lane

TN240HA

Adams Drive

TN248SZ

High Street

TN240WH

Newtown Road

TN248JN

North Street

TN248TW

New Street

TN248UN

Hollington Place

TN239FF

Ashford Central

TN239FS

Ashford Central

TN239TE

Tannery Lane

TN231JH

Gilbert Road

TN237RR

Newtown Road

TN237UU

Orchard Court

TN239UG

Tannery Lane

TN239YH

Tannery Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.