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About

Bockhanger ward is located in the southwest of Ashford, bordered by the M20 motorway to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from the late 20th century. It contains local amenities including schools and retail parks that serve the surrounding community. The ward's layout is functional, with green spaces integrated into the housing estates.

The area includes Bockhanger Community Centre and the large Bockhanger Green open space, which provides recreational fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the Stour Centre, a major leisure complex with swimming pools and a sports hall. Transport links are defined by proximity to the motorway, facilitating connections to the wider region. The ward functions as a practical suburban district within the town's structure.

Area overview

On average Bockhanger has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bockhanger is £52,605 per year. Bockhanger is home to around 2,419 people, with a population density of about 1,402.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bockhanger Population
2,419
Population density
1,402.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.29(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.06(+266%)
Shoplifting
24.8(+211%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.39(+278%)
Other theft
14.88(+165%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,034
84.12%
Other Asian
104
4.3%
Other White
82
3.39%
African
33
1.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
1.2%
Total population: 2,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
471
24.97%
Level 4 qualifications or above
395
20.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
303
16.07%
Level 3 (A level)
291
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 1,886

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
323
32.63%
Owns with a mortgage
269
27.17%
Social rents from council
191
19.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
102
10.3%
Other social rented
84
8.48%
Total households: 990

Property prices in Bockhanger

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £330K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Bockhanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £940,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bockhanger over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£379,950£349
Semi-Detached10£298,000£403
Terraced14£258,750£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bockhanger

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bockhanger.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£219,975£200,000
2017£280,000£233,000£202,500
2018£487,500£270,000£214,000
2019£465,000£255,000£212,500
2020£310,000£256,500£217,500
2021£345,000£285,000£240,000
2022£446,500£330,000£267,000
2023£361,000£280,000£270,000
2024£410,000£302,500£244,000
2025£374,975£300,000£257,500
2026£575,000£296,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bockhanger.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bockhanger.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289£279£201
2017£300£310£277
2018£317£325£238
2019£256£297£254
2020£395£326£248
2021£411£324£277
2022£422£353£324
2023£375£385£290
2024£340£322
2025£330£406£310
2026£402£243£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bockhanger.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Bockhanger

Is Bockhanger safe?

Bockhanger records about 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bockhanger?

The median sale price in Bockhanger is £295,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bockhanger?

Bockhanger scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bockhanger sits around rank 12,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bockhanger?

The average household income in Bockhanger is around £52,605 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bockhanger?

Bockhanger is represented by 1 elected councillor: Diccon Spain (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.