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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bircholt Population

2,779

Population density

82.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,600

93.66%

Other White

2.74%

Irish

0.97%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.5%

Other Asian

0.47%

Total population: 2,776

Economics

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

Owns outright

552

47.96%

Owns with a mortgage

370

32.15%

Private landlord or letting agency

123

10.69%

Social rents from council

5.21%

Other forms of private rent

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£490,000	£318,500	£437,500	£675,000	£1,142,500
Semi-Detached	9	£345,000	£321,730	£325,000	£422,500	£474,000
Terraced	5	£310,000	£256,200	£257,000	£325,000	£445,000

10 years median price trend in Bircholt

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

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

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