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Bockhanger

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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 183 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 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
183
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
97.56(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.14(+203%)
Shoplifting
25.63(+220%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.98(+272%)
Other theft
17.78(+219%)
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

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £303,500 in Bockhanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bockhanger 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 Bockhanger over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£370,000
Semi-Detached8£322,500
Terraced9£270,000

10 years median price trend in Bockhanger

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

Data Sources

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