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Aylesford & East Stour

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About

Aylesford & East Stour ward lies on the eastern outskirts of Ashford, encompassing a mix of residential development and open countryside. The area is defined by the Great Stour river and its tributaries, which shape its low-lying landscape. Housing includes modern estates and older village cores, with significant green spaces like the Godinton Park estate providing wooded areas and parkland. The ward functions largely as a commuter area, with direct road links to the town centre and the M20 motorway.

The local geography is characterised by water meadows and the floodplain of the East Stour, influencing the pattern of settlement. Godinton House, a privately owned Jacobean manor with its distinctive formal gardens and rare breed farm, is a historic focal point. Agricultural land and walking paths along the riverbanks are common, with the Stour Valley Walk passing through. The ward's infrastructure includes several primary schools and local shops, serving its suburban communities.

Area overview

On average Aylesford & East Stour has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aylesford & East Stour is £60,021 per year. There are 1 schools in Aylesford & East Stour: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aylesford & East Stour is home to around 6,558 people, with a population density of about 3,075.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aylesford & East Stour Population
6,558
Population density
3,075.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.79(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.81(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.2(+89%)
Other theft
8.39(+50%)
Shoplifting
6.4(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,867
74.19%
Other White
402
6.13%
Other Asian
313
4.77%
African
269
4.1%
Indian
146
2.23%
Total population: 6,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,302
25.83%
No qualifications
980
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
909
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
788
29.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
542
20.61%
Owns outright
448
17.03%
Social rents from council
446
16.96%
Other social rented
284
10.8%
Total households: 2,630

Property prices in Aylesford & East Stour

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Aylesford & East Stour area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aylesford & East Stour 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 Aylesford & East Stour over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£405,000
Flats19£150,000
Semi-Detached13£315,000
Terraced23£260,000

10 years median price trend in Aylesford & East Stour

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylesford & East Stour.

Data Sources

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