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About

Bircholt ward is situated on the eastern edge of Ashford, bordered by the M20 motorway to the north and encompassing a mix of residential and commercial developments. The area is primarily known for its housing estates, including the large Park Farm neighbourhood, which provides a significant portion of the ward's homes and community facilities. Industrial and business parks are located along its northern fringe, contributing to the local economy.

The ward contains several green spaces, such as the playing fields at the Stour Centre and the grounds of the Julie Rose Stadium, a dedicated athletics facility. A notable feature is the presence of the Singleton Environment Centre, which includes a lake and wildlife area focused on conservation and education. Local infrastructure is supported by primary schools, retail parks, and good transport links via the motorway network.

Area overview

On average Bircholt has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bircholt is £71,155 per year. There are 4 schools in Bircholt: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bircholt is home to around 2,779 people, with a population density of about 82.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bircholt Population
2,779
Population density
82.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.51(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.2(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(-11%)
Burglary
4.68(+80%)
Drugs
3.96(+43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,600
93.66%
Other White
76
2.74%
Irish
27
0.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.5%
Other Asian
13
0.47%
Total population: 2,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
883
38.34%
Level 3 (A level)
394
17.11%
No qualifications
323
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
314
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
204
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 2,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
552
47.96%
Owns with a mortgage
370
32.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
10.69%
Social rents from council
60
5.21%
Other forms of private rent
26
2.26%
Total households: 1,151

Property prices in Bircholt

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Bircholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £256,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bircholt 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 Bircholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£490,000
Semi-Detached9£345,000
Terraced5£310,000

10 years median price trend in Bircholt

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

All postcodes in Bircholt

TN255JE

Hassell Street

TN255LD

Bircholt

TN256WE

Lees Road

TN256RJ

Pound Lane

TN256PT

Orpins Close

TN256PU

Mountbatten Way

TN255HS

Beckets Close

TN256SL

The Ridgeway

TN255PJ

Stonebridge

TN256AT

Pilgrims' Way

TN255LY

Bircholt

TN256SW

The Ridgeway

TN255PE

The Street

TN256RD

Plain Road

TN255HJ

Bircholt

TN256QW

Plain Road

TN255ND

Bircholt

TN256RU

Sandy Place

TN256SS

Water Farm Cottage

TN255HT

Bowl Field

TN256ST

Hythe Road

TN256SY

Station Road

TN256SF

The Ridgeway

TN255PQ

Troy Town Lane

TN255PH

Nats Lane

TN255PN

Hampton Lane

TN255NA

Manor Pound Lane

TN255HD

Bircholt

TN255LR

The Street

TN256SG

The Ridgeway

TN256SU

The Chestnuts

TN256RW

Lees Close

TN255LF

Bircholt Forstal

TN256SZ

Bower Road

TN256SQ

The Ridgeway

TN256NH

Hythe Road

TN255LE

Lees Road

TN256RY

Caroland Close

TN256TG

Warren Heights

TN256SJ

The Ridgeway

TN256AB

Fortescue Place

TN255HH

Hassell Street

TN255HW

Tamley Lane

TN255LH

Penstock Cottages

TN255HZ

Bircholt

TN256RT

Woolpack Hill

TN255LQ

Canterbury Road

TN256QS

Canterbury Road

TN256SE

The Ridgeway

TN256QG

The Warren

TN255LP

The Street

TN255LW

Canterbury Road

TN256SB

Caroland Villas

TN256PZ

Mountbatten Way

TN255HN

Court Lodge Cottage

TN256GB

Station Road

TN255LG

Manor Pound Lane

TN255LU

Pilgrims Way

TN256SX

Station Road

TN256RH

Pound Lane

TN256QF

Lees Road

TN256RE

Granary Court Road

TN255LT

Subdown Cottages

TN255PG

The Street

TN256QJ

Woolpack Hill

TN256QH

Mansefield

TN256PW

Bower Road

TN256RR

Woolpack Hill

TN255JA

Hassell Street

TN256SN

The Ridgeway

TN256GF

Andrews Close

TN256AX

Brabourne Lane

TN256QE

Lees Road

TN255LX

Pilgrims Way

TN255PW

Hampton Lane

TN256PY

Knatchbull Way

TN255NB

Bulltown Lane

TN256AW

Southenay Lane

TN256RP

Lees Road

TN256PX

Manor Leaze

TN256SA

Church Road

TN256QR

Canterbury Road

TN256QD

Calland

TN256RX

Church Road

TN256QB

Abbie Fields

TN256RF

Granary Court Road

TN255LS

The Street

TN255PF

The Street

TN255LL

Canterbury Road

TN256QL

Plain Road

TN255PB

Spelders Hill

TN256RA

Plain Road

TN256QU

Plain Road

TN256AP

Fiddling Lane

TN256AS

Mill Lane

TN255HL

Tamley Lane

TN256RS

Woolpack Hill

TN256TD

Bramley Close

TN256LP

Scot's Lane

TN255NF

Quarrington Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.