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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 £71,215 per year. The median sale price in Bircholt is £394,000 (around £380 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £335,000 and £550,000. There are 3 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

Median price: £394,000
Price per sq ft: £380
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £335K – £550K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Bircholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bircholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£602,500£407
Semi-Detached12£362,500£380
Terraced5£325,000£359

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bircholt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bircholt.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505,000£277,000£292,500
2017£472,500£249,250£250,000
2018£434,250£352,500£255,000
2019£450,000£390,000£280,000
2020£475,000£337,500£275,000
2021£558,500£335,000£291,250
2022£538,500£410,000£380,000
2023£635,000£435,000£370,000
2024£547,500£460,000£425,000
2025£490,000£345,000£258,000
2026£645,000£425,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bircholt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bircholt.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£342£377
2017£295£344£321
2018£306£330£261
2019£329£329£335
2020£341£328£329
2021£372£357£290
2022£364£390£329
2023£431£401£469
2024£385£390£282
2025£405£424£290
2026£433£355£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bircholt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bircholt in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashford district.

Band A£1,607
Band B£1,875
Band C£2,142
Band D£2,410
Band E£2,946
Band F£3,481
Band G£4,017
Band H£4,820

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bircholt ward.

Local councillors

Simon Bower Betty

Bircholt - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashford Independent

All postcodesin Bircholt

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Bridge Road

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Canterbury Road

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Prospect Way

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Lees Road

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Bircholt

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Bircholt

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Fiddling Lane

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Plumpton Road

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Canterbury Road

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Hythe Road

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