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Ashford Central

About

Ashford Central is the town's commercial core, centred on County Square shopping centre and the pedestrianised High Street. Shops, cafés and market stalls cluster around Bank Street and the Market Square, where a regular outdoor market runs on Thursdays and Saturdays. The bus station and Ashford International railway station sit at the edge of the centre, forming a transport interchange that shapes footfall and retail patterns. Local civic services, including the library and council offices, are within short walking distance of the main shopping streets.

Streets in the central area show a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war redevelopments, linked by pedestrian routes and small plazas. The railway presence is prominent: passengers can see the international platforms of Ashford International from the town centre, a reminder of the station’s role in wider rail planning. Small green pockets and riverside paths are woven into the urban fabric, offering routes away from the main retail spine and short connections to nearby neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Ashford Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 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 per household in Ashford Central is £52,340 per year. There are 6 schools in Ashford Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ashford Central is home to around 12,105 people, with a population density of about 3,418.5 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

139

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashford Central Population

12,105

Population density

3,418.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

71.38(+126%)

Anti-social behaviour

38.17(+230%)

Shoplifting

26.6(+232%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.87(+131%)

Other theft

11.57(+107%)

South East average

Demographics

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

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,804

29.1%

No qualifications

1,789

18.57%

Level 3 (A level)

1,537

15.95%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,532

15.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,161

12.05%

Total 16+ residents: 9,636

Housing

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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Ashford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£425,000	£306,000	£360,000	£485,000	£713,000
Flats	26	£181,500	£73,813	£158,000	£253,750	£280,750
Semi-Detached	37	£300,000	£244,000	£287,000	£345,000	£499,200
Terraced	65	£270,000	£190,000	£234,000	£300,000	£377,000

10 years median price trend in Ashford Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Property prices in Ashford Central

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