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Bockhanger

England / South East / Ashford / Bockhanger

About

Bockhanger is a residential ward located in the southeastern part of Ashford, Kent. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Bockhanger Park serves as a central green space, offering playgrounds and sports facilities for the community. The ward is bordered by major roads like the A2070, providing easy access to Ashford town centre and nearby areas.

Local amenities include Bockhanger Community Centre, which hosts events and activities, and a small selection of shops catering to daily needs. The ward is close to schools such as Bockhanger Infant School and The Norton Knatchbull School. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Ashford International Station, making it convenient for commuters. The area has a quiet, suburban feel with a focus on family living.

Area overview

On average Bockhanger has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bockhanger is £51,211 per year.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

104

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

24.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bockhanger Population

2,419

Population density

1,402.3 per km²

Demographics

British

2,034

84.12%

Other Asian

104

4.3%

Other White

3.39%

African

1.36%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.2%

Total population: 2,418

Housing

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

8.48%

Total households: 990

Property prices in Bockhanger

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Bockhanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,919 up to £390,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000
Flats	1	£122,919	£122,919	£122,919	£122,919	£122,919
Semi-Detached	9	£315,000	£246,000	£290,000	£330,000	£386,000
Terraced	10	£266,000	£201,500	£241,000	£297,000	£319,250

10 years price trend in Bockhanger

All postcodes in Bockhanger

TN249BB

Meadowbrook Close

TN249JG

Beecholme Drive

TN254AQ

Bradfield Road

TN249BT

Bracken Close

TN249PP

Dale Walk

TN254AJ

Cemetery Lane

TN249JX

Bybrook Court

TN249BA

Meadowbrook Road

TN249EQ

Bockhanger Lane

TN249RG

Beecholme Drive

TN249BX

Beecholme Drive

TN249BN

Bockhanger Lane

TN249LY

Park Vale

TN249AA

Beecholme Drive

TN249AY

Meadowbrook Road

TN249JS

Cemetery Lane

TN249RJ

Beecholme Drive

TN249AZ

Meadowbrook Road

TN248QE

Canterbury Road

TN248XU

Thomson Road

TN249BE

Grasmere Road

TN249BG

Grasmere Road

TN249BL

Woodstock Way

TN249JA

Bybrook Road

TN249PS

Hurst Road

TN249RA

Beecholme Drive

TN249BJ

Grasmere Road

TN249BD

Thirlmere

TN254AH

Bockhanger Lane

TN249JF

Bybrook Road

TN248XW

Thomson Road

TN249JQ

Bybrook Road

TN249JR

Nine Acres

TN249RH

Bockhanger Lane

TN249RU

Bloomsbury Way

TN249JW

Beecholme Drive

TN249RE

Beecholme Drive

TN249BQ

Crofton Close

TN249JP

Nine Acres

TN249BP

Bockhanger Lane

TN249BU

Crofton Close

TN249BY

Riding Hill

TN249JZ

Cemetery Lane

TN249BZ

Beecholme Drive

TN249JL

Bybrook Road

TN249RT

Hurst Road

TN254BN

Bradfield Road

TN249JB

Bybrook Road

TN249BS

Briar Close

TN249BW

Bockhanger Lane

TN249JN

Bybrook Road

TN249LZ

The Pasture

TN249PR

Dale Walk

TN249QA

Canterbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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