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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 39 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
17.99(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.2(-38%)
Other theft
3.24(-42%)
Burglary
3.24(+24%)
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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 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
Detached21£490,000
Semi-Detached6£436,250
Terraced4£257,500

10 years median price trend in Bircholt

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

All postcodes in Bircholt

TN255LX

Pilgrims Way

TN256QR

Canterbury Road

TN255LN

Canterbury Road

TN255NF

Quarrington Lane

TN256TG

Warren Heights

TN256SB

Caroland Villas

TN255HU

The Street

TN255PF

The Street

TN256PZ

Mountbatten Way

TN255HG

The Street

TN255NE

Bircholt

TN255LD

Bircholt

TN256RN

Lees Road

TN256RU

Sandy Place

TN256QE

Lees Road

TN255LS

The Street

TN256AT

Pilgrims' Way

TN256PH

Coopers Close

TN256RW

Lees Close

TN255PG

The Street

TN256AW

Southenay Lane

TN256RP

Lees Road

TN256RT

Woolpack Hill

TN255LT

Subdown Cottages

TN256GF

Andrews Close

TN256PT

Orpins Close

TN256QX

Knatchbull Row

TN256QJ

Woolpack Hill

TN256SA

Church Road

TN256SX

Station Road

TN256AB

Fortescue Place

Data Sources

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